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Originally Posted by Mart
The rod would have gone first and took the cam out when it started flailing about. Had it happen to a 390 Fe motor ages ago. Piston turned in the bore and took the cylinder out. It sounds like a similar failure to yours.
Hard luck though. Any rattles or signs that in retrospect could have been taken as a warning?
Mart.
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No prewarning signs as such. Just the concern on low oil pressure but nothing had picked up in the bearing area. The loss of the bearing surface through to copper at bottom end bearings I suspect may have been there from the outset.
Appreciate your input. Have the original engine out and stripped for a rebuild.
Phil NZ