No warning, there was SOME oil in there, about 1.5 QT’s. I stomped the pedal it squealed like a bastard and then started knocking. I knew right away what happened. I was in shock and disbelief that I toasted it, then I checked the oil. Never leaked, hardly burned. I check it every 2 weeks without fail, for it to be down 6qts could only be explained by someone messing with it.
Thanks for the bumpage man. Hopefully I can get a HEMI back in there, close on my house, then get some Nathan’s up in my truck for summer!!
After I pluck mine, I’m going to do a ground up rebuild with all premium stuff, and have it bored to 392. Should be fun, but it wont be till life settles down again.
It’s a year old as of March. Compressor is a little older, I bought that used. Tank doesn’t have any major rust, just at the joints for the mounting bracket.
I’ll pull everything off and take pics so you guys have a better idea of what condition its in. I wanted to do that first, but I’ve been stupid-busy dealing with my new house and everything that goes with that.