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May 21, 2007 | 12:32 PM

caMnaro

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What happened to my engine?

On the way back from school today the car started to shake bad. It almost felt at first like a fouled plug. Then the oil pressure went from 42-50-42-50 back and forth. Then it started to tick really loud like a rod knock and smoke was coming out of the exhaust. So i parked it and walked home. What are some opinions on what happened.

Also who makes a good stroker rotating assembly. For nitrous. Thanks all the help is appreciated.

May 21, 2007 | 01:01 PM

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From: Skiatook, OK

Sounds like you might have lost a lifter. I forsee a rebuild in your future. If your lookin for parts there are plenty of vendors on this site that have everything you need. Check with Jon@TSP.

May 21, 2007 | 01:05 PM

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From: BFE

oscillating oil pressure and knock, usualy spells rod bearing.

May 21, 2007 | 02:41 PM

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Pulled some plug wires and when we got to #3 there was no change in sound vibrations so we think it might have something to do with #3.

May 21, 2007 | 05:03 PM

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Well pulled the valve cover and found #5 intake pushrod like this.

Now i have to pull the heads to see more damage. Well i guess this means go big.

May 21, 2007 | 05:27 PM

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Damn, how the heck did you manage that. I manage to bend one of my pushrods into an S

May 21, 2007 | 07:07 PM

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I was actually driving normal i dont know what happened.
I have the motor apart and will have more pics tonight. I might be making a purchase to tsp for some heads and cam package.