CamaroSS

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There is a tick coming from the bottom end, and it sounds like there is someone banging on the side of the block with a hammer. There is oil pressure, but it does seem a bit low, and the motor still runs, albeit poorly.

We listened to the valve covers with a screwdriver, and there was nothing coming from the top end, and the belts all seemed to be running smoothly, so by process of elimination, we knew it was the bottom end.

So, seeing that I spun to 6900, would you say this sounds like a stretched rod bolt? What else does it sound like it could be? I am currently debating between a 347 with heads, or a 383 with stock heads for now. (Probably going to get a cheap set of ported LS6s)

mr2guru

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It's a spun bearing no doubt.... I would even start it again if you want to salvage everything.

CamaroSS

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You would? or wouldn't? haha

The only time I plan on starting it again is to load it on the trailer to send over to the shop where I am installing the motor.

brad8266

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Sounds like a spun bearing, could have spun due to rod bolt stretch.

Woot for my 5000th post.