I put in the new pistons and rings, the engine runs a little better (100 rpm stronger), however it still clicks....sounds like the valves need adjustment ...q;}

I had the cylinder off again after about 4 gallons of Amoco 93 octane and Redline synthetic--absolutely no deposits. My buddy Terry noticed that the rod has an unusual amount of side play between the crank cheeks (.076") on the right cylinder, didn't check the left cylinder. I've never seen an engine with this much side clearance on the rod. We're wondering if this is part of the design or perhaps the crank pin has slipped out of the cheeks?

Will call Gerhard on Monday to find out what the rod clearance should measure.