John, my suspicion is that I didn't check the previous owner's work. He said he had "adjusted the bearings" and I suspect that he got at least #1 rod too tight. I basically did a leak fix (and a couple other items) on the engine. Years ago when I had a Model A with babbit bearings, I got one rod bearing too tight and it melted out in about 20 miles one night.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
