Originally Posted by 52Carl
Wonder what caused it to fail? Did a valve make contact with the piston? Does the crank journal show sign of a failed rod bearing?
Thanks to Stephen "Farmdog" Peterson for the pattern of the engine carriage I should have the engine out tomorrow, once the head is off I’ll definitely be looking at valves and the crank looking for cause.


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