[fleming23]

Not really sure of the exact reason it happened, and not sure I will actually know for sure. Ultimately I had a mechanical failure of some sort with the lifter tie-bar breaking which is now somewhere deep within the motor. Unfortunately, the entire motor will now need to be removed and disassembled.

Talking to one of the major part suppliers, he indicated that typically the only time something like this would happen is if the lifter was installed upside down. Both the builder and I discussed this and he is pretty positive this did not happen but as we all know, accidents can and do happen. Either way, once the tie bar is found I will send it in and see about getting the lifters warrantied. Still means I have to replace the cam after only being about a month old.

Guess if there is any good news to be had it is the following. With the motor being pulled I am going to take the opportunity to swap from the -3cc flat tops to a small dome which should bump my compression 1/2 to 1 full point. Hoping/expecting to put the car over 500 rear wheel once it all goes back together.

Had a few events planned for the month that I will now miss unfortunately... Was glad to attend a small local show last weekend and take home a top 20 award. Pretty fitting deal with my car as it seems I get 2-3 weeks of enjoyment before something happens or I start my next project.