Tired of rod knocks...

[turbonicsperformance]

Originally Posted by cre

I'm sorry, but I've covered ALL OF THIS. You'd do well to pull your fingers out of your ears... Thousands of complete novices have rebuilt these engines without as much trouble using certain proven methods.... expert builder or not you still might be wise to try to learn from them. Honestly, you may feel you've been taught by God, but please do understand why I might not be remotely impressed.

The drifting issues come down to oil pan design. It's easily remedied by some added baffling, a scraper and running slightly more oil than spec. The "A" group of engines (both Turbo A and Group A) all ran a far superior pan which addressed these shortcomings.

i never said i don't make mistakes , actually quite the contrary I have admitted that i overlooked certain things. You have actually been very helpful with the info youve given me so idk exactly where your coming from with "pull my fingers out of my ears". I didnt ask any questions just answered others questions. I know whatever i overlooked was 100% my fault as I did ALL of the work myself ie oil pump, relief spring, and the #2 rod IS out of round. I honestly posted this asking a few simple questions and its turned into a big ordeal where I'm now being slightly insulted. I havent been rude even when answering questions that were answered in my first post and every time i've gotten a good response I've gone out and checked the engine right after. All i said is the mains are straight. the bearings PERFECT the rod bearings were also PERFECT with the exception of the #2 rod (I think it was out of round when it was originally installed) I probably was just in a hurry and measured a different rod twice. When the engine was being built/installed I was in a hurry because I only had this car for my dd and no other transportation, the stock engine had just blown up and I was still working a ways from my house. I realize pretty much ANYONE can rebuild an engine its not that much of a skill if you have the correct tools and specs. Thanks for the help/info but if i'm going to be ridiculed or told that i'm trying to impress someone i'll just go elsewhere with any questions. -__-