Reply To: Discovery in oil pan

[Jim Hycner]

About 15 years ago I dropped off the engine from a Ford Model T to a highly recommended local builder for a complete rebuild. After 2 months it was done and I installed it in the car. While setting it up I pulled the plugs to check the gap. Looked down the plug holes and saw cardboard. Removed the head and there was a piece of cardboard in each cylinder in the shape of the combustion chamber. The builder had placed them for when he sprayed the copper coating on the head gasket but forgot to remove after. Needless to say I tore apart the entire engine for an inspection. I was less than impressed with the entire build and had most of it redone.

Never ceases to amaze me how some people can have such a good reputation when their work is questionable at best.