Sam's GSX
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- Jun 10, 2018
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Hohenwald,
Tennessee
Hello, if you saw my last post you'll know where I'm at, I have pulled 3 pistons, I pulled number 3 first because it was the one that had the most improper end gaps (130 compression) I re measured the end gable and found it to be around .038 or .039, so that does explain that.
But I unfortunately found another problem.
The bearing wear on rod bearing 3 was not to bad, I've driven about 1000 miles with the new engine.
But I pulled piston 2 and 1 as well, and 2 was terrible and 1 was pretty bad, (in fact, the notch key on the lower bearing of 2 fell off when I removed it, i doubt it had to do with how I removed it)
I dont exactly know why they are in such bad shape, but its more confusing that they are worn uneven. The cranks looks great, almost no sign of wear.
As far as oil, I'm running 20w50 vr1, blocked off oil squirters, balance shaft delete, oil pressure is pretty high, 90 on highway at 4000rpm, 20 at idle.
I dont have a flat place to check oil level at my place, so after filling the proper amount. I dont believe I checked the level, and my valve cover leaked all the way around, just oil all over everything, the intake manifold, the head, etc.
If it's not just being a bit low on oil, then I'm not sure what it was.
Any help would be much appreciated, thank you.
(Picture order: cylinder 3>2>1)
But I unfortunately found another problem.
The bearing wear on rod bearing 3 was not to bad, I've driven about 1000 miles with the new engine.
But I pulled piston 2 and 1 as well, and 2 was terrible and 1 was pretty bad, (in fact, the notch key on the lower bearing of 2 fell off when I removed it, i doubt it had to do with how I removed it)
I dont exactly know why they are in such bad shape, but its more confusing that they are worn uneven. The cranks looks great, almost no sign of wear.
As far as oil, I'm running 20w50 vr1, blocked off oil squirters, balance shaft delete, oil pressure is pretty high, 90 on highway at 4000rpm, 20 at idle.
I dont have a flat place to check oil level at my place, so after filling the proper amount. I dont believe I checked the level, and my valve cover leaked all the way around, just oil all over everything, the intake manifold, the head, etc.
If it's not just being a bit low on oil, then I'm not sure what it was.
Any help would be much appreciated, thank you.
(Picture order: cylinder 3>2>1)
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