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05-30-2017, 10:36 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FF 289Comp #8955
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Since the oil pan is off, you can disassemble one bearing cap at a time to look for trouble, start with #3 main to see what the thrust bearing looks like. You may not be able to pull #1 or the rear most main cap, but should be able to pull all the rod bearing caps. The condition of the bearings would be a good indication if it's time for a rebuild. If any part of those chunks were pumped thru the oil system, there may be scoring on the bearings and/or crank. Also, since the bottom is open, I would take a good careful look at the piston skirts with a flashlight, look for any chipped or broken edges, although being aluminum, those would not be magnetic at all. |
05-30-2017, 01:16 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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Could they be pieces from the oil pump pickup tube?
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05-30-2017, 01:38 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Originally Posted by PeteH
Since the oil pan is off, you can disassemble one bearing cap at a time to look for trouble, start with #3 main to see what the thrust bearing looks like. You may not be able to pull #1 or the rear most main cap, but should be able to pull all the rod bearing caps. The condition of the bearings would be a good indication if it's time for a rebuild. If any part of those chunks were pumped thru the oil system, there may be scoring on the bearings and/or crank. Also, since the bottom is open, I would take a good careful look at the piston skirts with a flashlight, look for any chipped or broken edges, although being aluminum, those would not be magnetic at all. |
I still don't think I would feel good about not having someone go through the engine at this point.
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05-30-2017, 04:08 PM
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doug, who built the motor?
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05-30-2017, 05:38 PM
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doug, who built the motor?
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Dwight Powell from Dahlonega, GA. He specialized in period correct FE's. He's since passed away though, so I can't ask him.
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