Ai/ERE383 #38
CNC ported TFS heads by Ai, custom cam by Ai,
Dave Morgan has [ERE383 #11] transformed into a more radical and powerful street/strip motor
 by adding Ai heads, cam and SRP Pro flat top pistons for 12.0:1 static compression ratio.

Dave had 2 stuck lifters, both the intake and exhaust at piston #7
Here is why they were stuck.


Tear-down and inspection begins.


Other than 2 stuck lifters...the pistons and cylinders look pretty ok.


Oil pan off and somewhat dirty oil but more important there are needle bearings and other chunks of metal at the magnetic drain plug.


I pulled this junk off the magnet.


The timing gear looks ok.


The cam looks like this at #7 intake/exhaust.  I've seen worse where the lobes were worn down and the lifters were not damaged as much.  In this case the lifters are severely damaged and the cam is not so bad.


The oil pump turns freely.


You can see the lifter.


The pistons and piston rings looked ok.  Actually pretty good.  the rod bearings look horrible though.  All have dirt damage.


The main bearings look horrible.  Lots of dirt damage.


The crankshaft spun very freely but certainly it will need to be ground and polished.


Here is the reason for the debris.


The cylinder bores are in pretty good shape in my opinion.


Old piston comes off for balance weight.


Old piston/pin/ring/wire lock combo is 584 grams


New flat top SRP Pro pistons #268830


New piston/pin/ring/lock combo is 544 grams, (40g lighter)


New balance card.

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