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<DIV><SPAN class=312483011-15042015><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face=Arial>Nick</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=312483011-15042015> <FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>I'm not familiar with crate engines but maybe this will give
you some ideas.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=312483011-15042015><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Oil
pressure on my 260 never drops below 40 psi. Scuffing could be an oiling
issue.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=312483011-15042015><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=312483011-15042015><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Is
this a roller cam?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=312483011-15042015><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=312483011-15042015><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Roller
lifters tick a little when they start to go bad and just get louder as they
wear. Again this could be an oiling issue.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=312483011-15042015><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Ron
Fraser</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr lang=en-us class=OutlookMessageHeader align=left><FONT size=2
face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Tigers
[mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Nick via
Tigers<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, April 14, 2015 8:40 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
tigers@autox.team.net<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Tigers] FW: motorsport x 302 crate
motor<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Nick
[mailto:scattt@verizon.net] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 13, 2015 8:03
PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Andy Walker'<BR><B>Subject:</B> motorsport x 302 crate
motor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">I am helping a friend with a
Tiger we are reassembling after 10+ years of being off the road. We purchased
a 302/340hp engine from Ford Motorsport to install in this application. We
installed the engine without difficulties with a front sump oil pan, new
pickup and right angle oil filter from motorsports. It has a air gap
manifold, 600cfm Edelbrock and a pertronix dizzy. The engine started and
broke in without issues but after about seven miles on the road it
developed a knock. Dropping the oil pan we discovered the #2 piston was
scuffed around the skirt. Sent it back and Ford replaced with another block
claiming they couldn’t determine what the cause was. The new engine we
had broken in by a local speed shop and dynoed. It put out 320 Hp which
we expected. Reinstalled the engine and after about 20 miles on the road
it developed what sounds like a lifter tapping. With great difficulty we
removed the valve covers and started the engine. Everything on the top
end looks and feels perfect but we still have the tapping. Put the engine back
together and installed another set of exhaust headers with copper gaskets and
the proper sealer thinking we possibly could have a cracked header or leak.
The problem persists and I am afraid we may find another scuffed piston. The
oil pressure has never dropped below 20# even at idle.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Has anyone out there
experienced a similar problem with these engines of have a suggestion as to
what our issues may be. ? The people at Ford Motorsports are scratching their
heads!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Thanks, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Nick
Kintner<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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