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So what would cause a main or rod bearing to fail so soon? Is it likely that it was the machine shops fault? Bear in mind, they gave me the engine back with the rocker shafts backwards and rocker arms in the wrong places. Had two freeze plugs leak badly and need to be replaced. And they didn't bother to chase any threads from what I could see.
/I'm going to call the machine shop on Monday to tell them they need to take care of this.
In your valve train pic, are you using brass shims directly under your springs? I also notice your using a combo of behives and regular type springs.
It wouldn't hurt to inspect those as well. But, its more then likely bearings. From the filter pic, the deposits look like a lot.
Looks like brass but I don't know. I didn't rebuild it. And if there are two types of springs the machine shop must have done that.
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I take it you couldn't find a MOPAR specific engine builder in your area? Obviously this engine "builder" has zero experience with a Chrysler engine and should not be allowed to go near your engine again.
Cut your losses and find a builder familiar with Chrysler engines 
Gus 
Unfortunately I'm not wealthy enough to just walk away from $1400. So The machine shop I went with is going to have to be held responsible. And no I wasn't able to find a Chrysler builder anywhere in San Diego.
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Also looks like one of the gear teeth is nicked
I see the nick - right at the edge - looks lik it was hit with something hard. But I doubt that's an issue because you drive gear is steel and shows no wear.
Ya I saw that too before I put the intake on.
/Does anyone know what they possibly did wrong?
Last edited by Instigate; 03/15/15 02:07 PM.
