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Oh Sh*^ Part Deux

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Subject: Oh Sh*^ Part Deux
From: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2000 10:15:11 -0400
Here are the results from the oil change. There is crap in the oil. It is 
non-magnetic, so therefore, likely bearing material. My oil pressure is 
running about 45 - 50  psi at idle, about 65+ at speed. Close, but lower, 
than where it was yesterday. I suspect the goofy SlepBoys filter had too 
much resistance. Actually I am not sure what brand it was. I'll let you 
know where it is at running speed. 

Ok since the oil pressure is fine, I have to conclude that the mains and 
rod bearings are OK. Sorta. As I noted, I have a bit of clutch judder 
pulling away from a stop. My conclusion, at this time, is I have lost the 
thrust washer. I tried moving the crank with a pry bar and it does, not a 
lot tho. So I have not changed my plan. Get the bearings and install by 
dropping the pan. Get another engine (I have several offers) and rebuild 
that one, then do a swap on a weekend. And keep my fingers crossed that 
this one don't shell out in the mean time. 

Unfortunately, I can't do a freaking thing this weekend as I have to 
assist my GF to move. And the Rocks is next weekend. Just gonna have to 
take some time off work to get this done, BUMMER ;-)

Thanks for all the offers and I will let all know what I intend to do, as 
soon as I figure it out. 

Just a thought..... hmmmmmmm. 

I am thinking, just to add fuel to the fire, of taking up Frank on his 
offer of the 1275 so I can at least put that argument to rest ;-)  Fat 
Chance!!!! Yea I can do a 1275 vs 1500 comparison in the same body. hehehe

Larry

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Manager/Administrator
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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