Time to put the dead engine to rest, What went wrong we think Options

[DNHunt]

Some of you may remember that my son and I put together a kit from Jake and it didn't work out too well. The fact is I drove it 350 miles before we tore it back down to find that the rings didn't seat and the cam went flat. I got just a hint of what in store for me when we get it right.

First, let me say that Jake and Charles (LN Engineering, Nickies and ceramic lifters) have gone way overboard to be helpful. From the time I signed Jake's contract I understood that the builder (me) was responsible for the final outcome. So, neither one of them were obligated to help me out. Whatever their reasons for helping, the bottom line is they are good people and I would recommend them to everyone.

So here is the autopsy.

Flat cam (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) ! I believe I am the only person in the world to flatten a cam with ceramic lifters. There was a problem with the blank and my FI was way rich. The oil was diluted with gas.