Frank,
I got a GREAT deal on the motor... I couldn't have purchased the parts for what I paid and what is still good on the motor is still more than what I paid. This motor was for his own personal poject and he needed the $$,I happened to come by at the right (or wrong) time. Not exactly what I was looking for but everything was new, test ran (on stand) and above all top shelf parts from carb to
oil pan.
He feels that he sold it too cheap (he did) and that is his main reason for turning his back. He still claims it was not the clearance.
Jac Mac,
No tell tale signs other than an uneven exhaust note at startup after a 100 miles or so and at low rpm that dissapearded as soon as I blip the throttle. No excessive valve train noise, lash was adjusted during initial build, after 1st test run and at installation by me with no suprises.
Motor failed during normal driving, NOT with me getting on it. I plan to check the clearance and the key tom. evening