Running issues

[RICK LAKE]

FST FOX You are missing somethings in the motor. Where you able to recover the complete gear or just parts?? If you got the whole gear, was just the pin snapped off?? MSD has had problems with the roll pin, ( expansion pin for the gear) Alot of guys have gone up to the next size pin for this problem. I don't have the correct size in front of me, but can find out. That gear is stronger that steel and should last for years. I have been running 1 for 2 years, all racing. HVHP oil pump with 100 psi spring. Cold oil pressure is 135-138. I would not run this motor any more until you pull the oil pan and check for damage in the motor. Look for metal in the pan, then pull the oil pump and make sure it spins easy. While the pan is down check every lobe on the camshaft for wear or damage. This is a pain but could save you thousands if the motor is hurt and you stopped now for repair. Pictures and a little more info would help. IMO you could also do alot more damage to the motor before you find what cause this. Spinning cam bearings or main bearings is almost a sure death for this motor and you will need a whole new block plus the machine work.$$$$$ Rick L.