I pulled my engine out today a 327 and when we pulled the oil pan off we found parts of the crackshaft seal wire retainer on the screen of the oil pump, approximatley half of it. We also found a piece of the seal retainer wire in the valve crank section and pulled a couple of rods to check the bearings. There was also pieces in the sludge on the bottom of the oil pan and we recovered about half the seal wire. This has definetley raised some alarm bells whether to put this engine back in my 67 camaro which I bought about 2 months ago. The thermostat was also put in upside down and there was also moisture on the underside of the valve covers and a small amount of water in the oil filter. We think the moisture is from the motor not making any heat.
With these discoveries I am now going to be looking for a rebuild or another engine. My engine is a 327 with T0304s on the front and GM 3782870 on the rear of the engine. Do I rebuild this engine or find something else?
With these discoveries I am now going to be looking for a rebuild or another engine. My engine is a 327 with T0304s on the front and GM 3782870 on the rear of the engine. Do I rebuild this engine or find something else?