3B - What to check while oil pan is off? (1 Viewer)

[unfortunately]

I took the oil pan off to check for sludge and check the integrity of the pan. I side is pristine and no sludge but there were a couple rice grain sized metal chunks and a couple fingernail sized shavings. What else should I inspect before putting the pan back on?

 

[dryhoppin]

I took the oil pan off to check for sludge and check the integrity of the pan. I side is pristine and no sludge but there were a couple rice grain sized metal chunks and a couple fingernail sized shavings. What else should I inspect before putting the pan back on?

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I HAPPENED TO NOTICE A MISSING PISTON COOLING JET ONE TIME WHILE LOOKING UP INTO A 3B. NOT SURE HOW THAT HAPPENED, BUT YOU GOTTA HAVE 'EM.

 

[ozcrusier]

I would check a big end bearing for scores or heat damage as this will give you information on the rest of the big ends and mains.

 

[dare]

I'd check a main and big end bearing. I did on one of my Suzukis once found the big ends were delaminating.

Disintegrated cam bearings seem pretty common on 3Bs. Might be where your metal is from.