spun main. did it twice

He forgot to use sealant on the oil pickup tube. Can't trust that connection without sealer. LOL. Let us know what you find in there when he opens it.

For sure, with all the love I've gotten on this deal I will garner all the details

On small block make sure all the galley plugs are in it. The machine shop might have remove all and not replace/advised him they were removed. Cur open the filter if it is clean a galley plug is missing. If I remembef righ the plug straight down from the oil pressure guage port will bypass the filter and show oil pressure just the mains wont get enough. Seen It before

The plug may be missing, good point. This engine defies all odds

He cut the filter open & said it was clean. I'll get back after him next week

In the small block tech archive the is a post about changing oil pumps. About halfway down it talks about how to check to see if the plug is in there through the oil sending port using a small rod. It has the dimensions for how far the in the rod should slide in. The plug diverts oil to the filter. That plug is the DEVIL! Can you image pulling it apart and never finding any reason why it ate itself, because there would have been nothing wrong in the bearing assembly, it would show pressure, you would finally chalk it up to that mystery "issue" putting it back in and if does it AGAIN!!!

My last circle track eng iirc the rod stopped 7&1/4" down from flush with the NPT oil sender port at the rear top of the block after I drove it in down visually halfway between the 2 horizontle ports. with no plug yes with alot of debris that could easily cause an immediate problem or if there is no significant debris the eng will wear out years before its time with the owner having no clue what is actually happening, all the while doing religious oil/filter changes & thinking he is golden! I will call the guy again soon. EDIT I could see where a non Mopar shop could easily miss that detail.

Update?

Seems like there needs to be time limit on a question like this. All of us motor heads need conclusion. 😃

I think this thread is just a joke to see how long he can keep a bunch of gear heads in suspense.

Tease us with the possibility of engine carnage pictures, and then leave us hanging....:)

Fastmark I'm going as fast as I can (& I got 2 calls in to him). Wingman, I do not operate like that, everything I have posted regarding this (& any of my posts) has been straight up). I posted the question & I sure was not expecting it to take off like it did but the guy has a wife and kids and a full time demanding job (& from what I understand a schedule that changes shifts) so there is not much I can do except keep in touch which tells him that I am interested in resolving this. I'm looking forward to a resolution too & in fact I was a little reluctant to put his business out here (not sure if he is on here or not) but my intent was honorable & I figured I needed to hear what the Mopar brain trust has to say for possibilities (& I sure got em!)

RR has been nothing but a straight up guy who has contributed a lot to this site. I feel it is out of line for the two of you to question his integrity. If you don't like the post, don't open it, No need to attack him

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I (very much) appreciate the backup guys, & you know as much time as I spend on here I've noticed that some people tend to wake up more foul on the weekend (I ain't sure why!) but I have seen it. When the time comes not sure If I can take pics or even if pics will be needed/applicable as it will depend on what it ends up being but when I know you will know

I agree with TJP, no games here, a guy with a busy life. Sit back and relax, the answer will arrive.

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Didn't anybody see wingman's little smiley at the end of his post?

I can relate to the guy taking his time not pulling his motor right away. About 15 years ago when I built my Dart on the first drive it slung the frive shaft out. Ruined a brand new drive shaft, a new rear end yoke and beat the pi$$ out of the exhaust. I didn't touch it for three weeks after that ordeal.

I did miss that!