Blackie spun a rod bearing….

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by 72STAGE1, May 1, 2023.

  1. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Hopefully the crank will clean up.
    What was the scenario leading up to this?
    Was oil pressure normal then took a dive?
    Was it always lower than it should be?
    Any noises leading up to this?
     
  2. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    This motor was cursed from the beginning, pictures from its first mishap at about 700 miles.

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  3. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    Oil pressure was always good then it suddenly dropped, we began looking into gauge or sending unit failure shortly there after it knocked and said I don’t feel good anymore.
     
  4. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

  5. Skyhawk

    Skyhawk Well-Known Member

    I have used Stage 2 cam. Will dig it out & bring it to BG so you can check it out.
     
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  6. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    Awesome!
     
  7. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    That appears to be a TA steel replacement pan. Decent pan, but I hope you have front and rear baffles in it? That pan alone is better than a stock pan with the crossover notch, but without baffles and at over 500 HP , I'd say that's a problem.
    You may want to consider stepping up to a modified rear sump steel pan.... TA 15611B.

    With more power and the ability to accelerate much faster, Oil Control is KEY!!
     
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  8. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    He’s now Doing some engine bay freshening along with a new AC box replacement and blower motor repair while engine is at the machine shop.

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    Last edited: May 23, 2023
  9. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    When's the body coming off the frame? :D
     
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  10. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Things are easier to access!
     
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  11. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    LoL that’s funny, but hell No!
     
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  12. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    On a serious note: now's a good time to pull that heater core out and have a radiator shop test it.

    It may be fine or may need re-coring. Either way, you'll never have better access than now.
     
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  13. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    I try to purchase a TA 15611B oil pans they had zero available for purchase also, no timeframe for when they will have some available. If you need one, you may have to call and put yourself on a list.
     
    Last edited: May 24, 2023
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  14. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    Off the cuff,
    What size are the Poly Glass tires? Are the backs L60's and the front G60's?
     
  15. Jollygood

    Jollygood Well-Known Member

    L-60’s rear, F-60’s front
     
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  16. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    :cool::cool:
     
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  17. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    Why the F60's up front instead of the G60's? Stance or ride maby?
     
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  18. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    I think they look better stagered, and the G60 hits the thicker Sway bar from Hotchkiss.
     
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  19. Jollygood

    Jollygood Well-Known Member

    Because I’m all about that stance, bout that stance….
     
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  20. Jollygood

    Jollygood Well-Known Member

    I need to look at the pan I have currently, it is a TA +1 but I don’t remember it being baffled.
     

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