Originally posted by bret:
brad- have you examined the failed bearings yet? you have pictures? just wondering what kind of damage had occured.
I haven't really examined them yet. I took off the pan and tapped them each with a small hammer until I found the one that was a little bit different sound than the others... all go thump except the rear middle cylinder that goes cling! Rod bolts aren't loose for it to make that noise and the cap's a bit caramel colored, but I don't think I hurt the block or crank to bad. Does Ford sell bearings for these things? It could be rebuilt if they do...
Oil starvation/cavitation is all that could cause such a thing. I will post pictures after I get the new engine in and running as that's my main priority.
