Hello All
A quick up date on the engine knock. I pulled the pan and found the #3 connecting rod bearing was spun. I think I caught it early as the bearing had not turned blue from the heat. The tabs were gone that hold the bearing in place
The crank...to me...does not look all that beat up..but we will see how it all check out.
I was never happy from day one with my
oil pressure.... now hopefully we will see why. I have a feeling that I had a "loose engine" tolerances...maybe even side clearance issues
The engine is out and I took it over to a very highly recommended engine builder, who's day job is for a NASCAR/Bush race engine builder here in the Cleveland area
He is tearing it down this week, so we will see how it checks out
I will keep you informed
John