it had 80K HARD miles on a ring and bearing job. 3600-4000 rpm from LA to Iowa every collage summer
I think the extra “push off the cliff” came when I had a experienced racer drive and instruct me as a passenger at Willow Springs. He carried a lot more speed than me especially in long fast corners. After 1 1/2 laps the lifters clattered and we came in. The oil was foamed up and pan sucked dry.
After the oil settled back in the pan I went out on track and ran it some more :steering: Then drove it home.
It was about 2 more years until I heard that rod knock on the freeway.
BTW that motor in the video now sits under a bench of mine.
