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Crawled around the engine today. It was the #3 that let go. I actually found two holes in the block. It appears that the contecting rod came off the crank, it looks like the end or cap of the contecting rod came off :cry: and the crank forced the rod through the side of the block. I am no...
The engine was a Continental. I will be sure to get pics up here as soon as I get the chance to take some. I will also take some pics once we get the motor out.
The truck is at a friends house right now as she is still hooked up to the tow vehicle.
The more people I talk to about it, it...
The most recognizable piece that was shot out the block was a portion of the piston. I would descibe that piece as the size of a snuff can and where the wrist pin passes through?
This is my first post so exxcuse me if I get a little off track.
I took my new 1970 M35a2c out for her first camping trip (only 45 miles away) and the next day on my return trip I made it 5 miles when the engine blew. There was a knocking sound right before she let go and shot the #2 piston...