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Old 03-17-2020, 09:08 PM   #14
Phil Gillespie
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Default Re: 59a Engine Failed Big Time.

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Originally Posted by CA Victoria View Post
Sorry to hear that Phil,
Would the low oil pressure along with the failure denote a restricted oil galley or crank oil passage? .......maybe oil pump restriction?
I have pulled several “good” v8 and 4cyl engines down to find hard sludge in the pan and galleys. Impossible to tell without positive inspection.
This engine was "rebuilt?? " however a reasonable amount of sludge in oil gallery. removed Oil pan for inspection prior start up on stand and simiar .
Phil NZ
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