Any theories?

[Kitcat]

All has been on hold while I debated whether to take it to out of state expert on Duratecs or stay local. And while I decided what I wanted to do as far as spending $, upgrading, and to what spec. Finally decided to stay local, so process of evaluation started to move today. Seems to be a spun rod bearing. Why? Who knows, engine will be torn down now to find out.

 

Theories are many. Apparently Duratecs have oil cavitation in Birkins on hard breaking w/sticky tires. The baffled pan that Birkin uses is good for lateral G's, not braking G's. It needs a mod. Wish I had known that. And the 3 breathers on crankcase can fill up and stop functioning. Wish I had know that too. And engines can lean out and burn a piston wh/then pulls the oil out of crank (my mechanic's favorite theory).

 

Anyhow, I am hoping to be rebuilt to similar hp spec, but stronger, more robust, in 4 weeks and be ready for NJMP.

 

Are you still debating NJMP? Hope you can get there w/us.

Edited May 16, 2012 by Kitcat

[JohnK]

Mike,

A suggestion: Based on years of dealing with people with grossly exaggerated opinions of their talents, and especially people who had years of experience - at turning out bad work and getting away with it, I've found a few outfits I feel comfortable dealing with when I need work done. One of those, which would be at the top of my list, is Zakira's Garage a mile up the street from me (272-2229). These folk have a breath of experience I can't even begin to describe and if you can get on the same page with them, they'll be a very valuable resource. They are extremely competent in terms of turning out good work, and most importantly knowing how to proceed in figuring out what the work that needs to be done is before undertaking it. If you stop by the shop, be prepared for the shock. It's like stepping behind the scenes at the Smithsonian. Best of luck.

[Kitcat]

John: I have peeked inside of Zakira's on occasion. Its is THE place to go for high-end restorations in this region. Probably way outside my price range. Anyhow, I have a trusted mechanic, our age, who has worked on everything over the years and specializes in odd-ball cars, like ours, and odd-ball customers, like us:).

 

I will share 1turbofocuses' thots w/him regarding vents, catch can, etc. If his shop had been closer, he'd be doing the engine.

Edited May 16, 2012 by Kitcat