snowhack
01-28-2005, 08:46 AM
I just got my sled going after a burn down that was a little hard to diagnose. I assumed it was an air pocket in the coolant system as I had just put the motor together 15 mile earlier. With all new parts- pistons(Wisecos and coated), crank, rods, and bearings(updated). I have to admit I did not now about the nose in the air bleeding technique so......
The second time around I adjusted the oil pump to the 2000-10 spec, installed a new filter and bleed the coolant system thoroughly. I also found an alarming amount of frost around the fuel cap upon filling it for the break in runs. This led me to suspect a burn down assossiated w/ water in the fuel. My machinist said he thought the burnt piston looked like it lost lube. I put dry gas in it and 50 miles later I have no problems. Save shear nerve damage due to my fear of another burn down, or that though I did find and adjust some issues I may not have found the culprit.
It was either air pocket, oil pump setting, frost/water in fuel, or maybe the Wisecos were to fat. Can anyone see my dilemma? Any suggestions?
The second time around I adjusted the oil pump to the 2000-10 spec, installed a new filter and bleed the coolant system thoroughly. I also found an alarming amount of frost around the fuel cap upon filling it for the break in runs. This led me to suspect a burn down assossiated w/ water in the fuel. My machinist said he thought the burnt piston looked like it lost lube. I put dry gas in it and 50 miles later I have no problems. Save shear nerve damage due to my fear of another burn down, or that though I did find and adjust some issues I may not have found the culprit.
It was either air pocket, oil pump setting, frost/water in fuel, or maybe the Wisecos were to fat. Can anyone see my dilemma? Any suggestions?