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FOUND IT!!! bearings ... number 1 connecting rod bearing was completely gone. number two bearings were broken. Three and four were better with the fourth in the best shape. oil starvation? any way. here are the pics...











here is number two...



and here they are lined up...



crank looked good. all bearings and journals looked good and smooth. the journals on the connecting rods were, well number one and two, looked like they will need to go to the machine shop and inspected. polished...



Now, here is my question. for the sake of knowledge and money. I want to re use the pistons and connecting rods and as much as possible. Get a rebuild kit that includes rings and the such... I just bought the timing chain kit three months ago, should or can I re-use it?? I just want to rebuild this to make sure I can do it. Then once I am comfortable and feel secure enough, pull it again, I will then get the forged this, that and the other. performance this, that and the other as well. I will ask ya'll what to get and spend the money on. I will send the head out and make sure everything is good there in this build of course but what do you all think? Just keep it cheap for right now and make sure I know what I'm doing before I dump big money on top grade stuff??? or do it now. I dont know... So, I will ask for some opinions here.