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Old 01-27-2011, 01:09 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Just the opposite. If the oil drains were plugged that would trap oil on the top end which in turn would starve the bottom end.>
I had the same thought, at first. But no oil lights ever. So my guess is that enough got through to partially supply the pump. But the pressure-fed areas in head didn't get what they needed. Yes the top was soaking in a pool of oil but not pressurized into where its needed like valve guides and cam bearings.

Anyway I'm just making assumptions. A mechanic friend of mine is examining it today - or tomorrow if the snow keeps him home today.
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