All I want is for Mr. Edwards to be enjoying his car. That being said, you don't buy something from Home Depot, have an issue and take it to Lowes to have it fixed and send Home Depot the bill. Obviously We are under a micro scope and it is in our best interest to bring this situation to a speedy conclusion. For the record: I, Michael Ware, owner of Muscle Motors will bring the engine back here, replace the bent valve, verify and adjust guide clearance if necessary.
I suspect that the lifters may have excessive clearance causieng the low oil pressure at idle. We will completely disassemble the engine and using a BHJ fixture install lifter bushings and hone for correct sizing again no charge. Mr Edwards also wanted a different type of retainer, We will change those at no cost to Mr Edwards. We will then have the engine shipped back to Mr Edwards and we will absorb the shipping charges. I believe this a fair and amicable offer.
UPDATE...MM recieved engine early July and as of Oct 14th still have it . So much for a speedy conclusion...
Heres what we agreed on doing / have corrected.
Replace Retainers Repair dropped valve seat and inspect heads New cam, hoping to increase cylinder pressure Replace REV valves with Ferrera ( my choice and I will pay for) Bush and hone lifter bores to fit Endura X lifters ( my choice and I will pay for) Reassemble and dyno
Last edited by steve660; 10/14/1508:34 PM.
PSO headed 632 from MM. Cracked cylinder, loose valve seats, low oil pressure, low cylinder pressure. ..... Now its a door stop....
