787 problem

[dpat37]

i have a 98 challenger 1800 with twin 787s. i had a rod bearing to freez up on me with no warning. i was running along and the motor just quit. ipulled the motor and tore it down as far as i could , the piston is burned as well as the rod frozen to the crank. there dosent appear to be any scoring of the cylinder. what causes this problem, how can i prevent it,and what is my best course of action

[Bill O'Neal1]

Re: 787 problem

The only course of action is rebuild the motor and the carbs, them make sure the oil injection system is functioning properly.