new engine concerns

blkty

New member
i just got done with my build and have 115 miles on new rebuilt engine but have a couple concerns i emptyed the oil and cut filter open and found alot of copper or brass particles,have low oil pressure at idol when engine is warmed up about 20 psi on stock gauge with new oil presssure sensor, and when i pop the hood everythig just seems excessivley hot any input or answers would be helpfull and appreciated thanks blkty
 

4C FED

Absolutum Dominium
Re: new engine concerns

Sounds like bearings are wiped out already.
Did you use aluminum cam bearings? In my first motor, the builder used aluminum cam bearings & one of the bearings seized on the cam then spun in the block then proceeded to take out the rest of the bearings.
 
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