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mmbintn
08-13-2009, 07:31 PM
Well I rebuilt the motor last weekend and took it out to break in the cam and what not. Everything seemed ok.

I replaced the front bearings last night and took it for a test ride down the street. When I got on the gas I could hear what sounded like an exhaust leak, so I put my hand down there and sure enough I could feel air popping out at the left rear of the head.
I have the heavy duty studs and will have them installed tomorrow but my thing is.....I am running 110 octane and now the sleeve is discolored. It's like a bronze color, I can only assume its from the heat.

Is my jug jacked or will it be ok? Thanks, Micah

mcgrath
08-14-2009, 07:56 PM
personally I would hone it and use it. I cant see it hurting anything, if the rings werent leaking they should be ok, put it together and drive it. good luck.