[Grady Clay]

Speed Buggy,

Before you make that decision, remove the oil tank and carefully flush it through a filter element (a coffee filter will work).
(You will need to clean the oil system regardless.)
If you find absolutely no sign of contamination, then you have a chance.

The problem is our oil filters have a necessary bypass valve.
If this bypass operates, the debris can go to the oil tank, through the pressure pump and to the critical areas like bearings and oil ports to the pistons and cams.


All this considered, my general philosophy is “If there is any doubt, rebuild it correctly.”
The consequences and cost of a catastrophic failure are far worse than a normal rebuild.
With a rebuild, you get both ‘like new’ (or better) performance AND the confidence in a known fresh engine.

Best,
Grady