Yes, anecdotal information is suspect, but several other engine builders in my area also stopped using Kendall at around the same time after similar problems. It doesn't take many catastrophic failures of engines costing $15K each to make a builder unwilling to risk his reputation over brand loyalty. Most of us switched to Valvoline, and the problems disappeared. A 38 pound billet King's crankshaft alone for a small block Chevy V8 cost $5500.00 back then. By the time tool steel rods, pistons, and zero gap rings got factored in, the rotating assembly alone was around $10K.
Jerry
