Re: #1 Rod Bearing
I was reassured from CHP and my machinist that welding was not going to hamper the integrity of the cap since it is forged. They said it wasnt going to "look pretty" however performance wasnt going to be an issue. I really dont believe the welding is an issue because I had the problem originally.
I replaced the oil pump after the first incident. I wasnt going to risk it. Oil pressure is good. The motor was prelubed prior to starting. And pre-lubed again after it sat for a bit during the tranny fix.
The pics are the size the allowed by MW.
If it was end play, why would it affect just the #1 rod bearing. No other bearings are showing any issues.
I am beginning to think it might have something to do with the front "cam bearing" and restricting oil to the rod bearing. Does anyone have a quick link to an oiling diagram for a SBF? Thanks in advance.
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1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided
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