I found two small pieces on metal on top of the head. It is metal not alum Any Idea and what it might be? checked oil filter has silver looking. Havent had and oil pressure issue's. Something to worry about ? or just change oil and filter and go on? cant post a pic .
June 27, 2021, 01:19 PM
TD3550
PM me with pic attachment and i will post it if you can.
June 27, 2021, 02:18 PM
TD3550
Link bad. PM sent Plenty in here that will help too. Good people.This message has been edited. Last edited by: TD3550,
June 27, 2021, 03:17 PM
TD3550
clearer pics.
June 27, 2021, 05:43 PM
sr4440
if it were mine, the engine would be coming out.
Joe
Without data, you’re just another guy with an opinion.
June 27, 2021, 06:50 PM
Novacaine
After checking the oil filter I will be pulling it out.
June 27, 2021, 08:07 PM
adv ET 266
Best guess: off timing sprocket
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June 27, 2021, 08:29 PM
imakehp
Rocker arm pieces ?
. Dave
F J B
June 27, 2021, 08:37 PM
Novacaine
I checked all the rocker arms, all looked good.
June 27, 2021, 08:46 PM
imakehp
Check lash also? Maybe a lifter...unless you don't run roller lifters..
I agree with the take it apart idea...good luck
. Dave
F J B
June 29, 2021, 02:09 PM
Goob
Not a piece of a valve spring or retainer? Guide boss? I cant discern much from the pictures....
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June 29, 2021, 02:17 PM
Triple Nickel
Valve spring material. Looks to be the dampener coil between the outer spring and the inner spring. Does it have dual springs with a dampener in them? If so i'd start looking at valve springs. Put a new set of springs on it check the rest, account for all missing pieces, install new springs roll on....
June 30, 2021, 02:46 AM
fasterat
Oil pump
June 30, 2021, 04:26 AM
Novacaine
I pulled the engine out and got it on the stand. I will disassemble shortly and see whats going on. After cutting the filter open I found metal in it.
June 30, 2021, 07:57 AM
BG7X77
quote:
Originally posted by fasterat: Oil pump
That was my thought as well.
BG
July 01, 2021, 07:52 AM
rusty
what kind of metal in filter,that pic looks like spring dampener to me
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July 04, 2021, 11:13 AM
Novacaine
I pulled apart and found a Small set screw went thru intake. And stuck in the piston and made some Mark's on the piston and head. Also found the end of a valve spring. Checked all bearings and oil pump all looks good. I'm gona take my heads to the machine shop and get them checked out. No metal in the pan or in the block.
July 04, 2021, 11:41 AM
Top355x
So were did the set screw come from throttle blades?
July 04, 2021, 11:54 AM
Novacaine
No throttle blade screws are still in it. I'm gona look inside the carb .
July 05, 2021, 07:24 AM
green1
Not trying to be an a$$ but how does a set screw from inside the carb get inside the motor? Passages aren’t that big.
