OK, so a year or so ago (before I tore my roof off my house) I replaced the big end (connecting rod) bushings on Penelope, my 1949 Dursley 6-1 Lister. When I had the connecting rod out, I measured the nip properly and it was within specs. I plastigauged it when I put it back on the crankshaft and it was within specs.
These are Indian replacement bushings. When it was all together and coated with engine re-assembly grease, I "spun her up" grunt, groan, sweat! Since it was so hard to turn the flywheels, I actually turned the big end so I could see it and saw this!!!!!!! (cue the norman bates music).
I then plugged up the hole, and abandonded her until now. (don't worry, nice clean dry garage)
So, my question for all you experts out there is "Whats up doc?"
Stan
Take note of the fine, almost tinsel like shavings in the lower left portion of the crank opening, coming from the bushing! EEEEEEEK