Well It Finally Happened

Hello Glenn,

I imagine that caused unease for sure. While I don't have first hand experience with this happening I know others who have had this or similar occur. In 30 seconds I would not think huge damage would have occurred, without heat built up clearances should have been at there largest so hopefully there was a safety buffer there.

Troubling is the lack of oil to the top end while using a priming rod. Is it possible the system has air pockets in it now? I have worked with gas compression equipment for years and often our packing lubricators would get an air pocket in the system after a filter changer. If this happens we have to bleed the entire system of air or oil just will not pump, much like bleeding brakes. Perhaps this is your issue, since you had great oil pressure and flow on dyno I can't imagine much has changed in that regard.

I too know the frustrations, my build had many obstacles and setbacks that we needed to overcome. Some nights I wanted to throw in the towel. Stick with it, your results will bear fruit very shortly. The end is so near for you, don't lose hope.

I suggest when you do get oil problem solved and get it running, do an oil change shortly after and do a filter cut and oil analysis. This will help indicate any damae that may have occurred although I suspect it will be fine. This will put your mind at ease.