The 93 has toasted a bearing

QWKSNKE · 04-06-2005, 05:39 PM

Per Edgar's instructions, I disassembled the oil filter today. Found a lot of copper remains inside the oil filter. So the motor will have to come out. Edgar seems to think that the thrust bearing is the one that spun.

svopaul · 04-06-2005, 05:42 PM

That sucks....definitely something torn up. I cut apart the filters on the Evolution and had no sign of material and it had a spun rod bearing so it would make sense to suspect the Thrust bearing with that much debris.

TheJeanyus · 04-06-2005, 05:45 PM

slvrbullit · 04-06-2005, 05:45 PM

damn lee that sucks bro. You gonna slap some new bearings in it after you have everything else checked out or you gonna go a different route.

Craig K. · 04-06-2005, 08:52 PM

Lee, that actually isn't that much material, I have seen much with no internal damage at all.
Remeber if you didn't have everything extremely clean, some debrise may cause damage like that with out actually spinning a bearing.
Did you have the dimensions for the clearance on all you bearings? If one was a little tight, that could be from it. However I would still want to pull the pan and check the bearings from what had happened with your oil pressure.

Good luck with it, and I hope for the best.

coupe · 04-07-2005, 07:26 AM

Aaarrgggh!!! When is it going to end???
Small Block Chevy time?

I think it's time to sell the blower & part out your existing motor...then fund a nice block and nitrous setup...Set it & Forget it!

QWKSNKE · 04-07-2005, 07:32 AM

I have thought about spraying again.

But I want these bugs worked out, let the car prove itself, and learn another power adder

ChipR4cam · 04-07-2005, 07:56 AM

NightHawk756 · 04-07-2005, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

I have thought about spraying again.

But I want these bugs worked out, let the car prove itself, and learn another power adder

Let us know what you find when you get it broke back down. I'm hoping it didn't get into the crank. Maybe all you need is some fresh bearings!

Craig K. · 04-07-2005, 11:03 AM

Lee,

What kind of bearing lube did you use when you assembled the short block?

04-06-2005, 05:39 PM	#1
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	The 93 has toasted a bearing Per Edgar's instructions, I disassembled the oil filter today. Found a lot of copper remains inside the oil filter. So the motor will have to come out. Edgar seems to think that the thrust bearing is the one that spun. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

04-06-2005, 05:42 PM	#2
svopaul Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Odenville Posts: 1,145	Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing That sucks....definitely something torn up. I cut apart the filters on the Evolution and had no sign of material and it had a spun rod bearing so it would make sense to suspect the Thrust bearing with that much debris. __________________ Drifting is to road racing as figure skating is to hockey.

04-06-2005, 05:45 PM	#3
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

04-06-2005, 05:45 PM	#4
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing damn lee that sucks bro. You gonna slap some new bearings in it after you have everything else checked out or you gonna go a different route. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

04-06-2005, 08:52 PM	#5
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing Lee, that actually isn't that much material, I have seen much with no internal damage at all. Remeber if you didn't have everything extremely clean, some debrise may cause damage like that with out actually spinning a bearing. Did you have the dimensions for the clearance on all you bearings? If one was a little tight, that could be from it. However I would still want to pull the pan and check the bearings from what had happened with your oil pressure. Good luck with it, and I hope for the best. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

04-07-2005, 07:26 AM	#6
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing Aaarrgggh!!! When is it going to end??? Small Block Chevy time? I think it's time to sell the blower & part out your existing motor...then fund a nice block and nitrous setup...Set it & Forget it! __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

04-07-2005, 07:32 AM	#7
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing I have thought about spraying again. But I want these bugs worked out, let the car prove itself, and learn another power adder __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

04-07-2005, 07:56 AM	#8
ChipR4cam You can call me mister. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plenty recovered. Posts: 3,518	Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing

04-07-2005, 11:03 AM	#10
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: The 93 has toasted a bearing Lee, What kind of bearing lube did you use when you assembled the short block? __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS