My Truck's engine blew on the way to MCACN...

[njsteve]

Thanks for the morale support [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

I keep accidentally leaving the TV on Overhauling episodes, as a hint to my kids to call Chip Foose. But so far they haven't taken the bait.

[twertsy]

My 67 bird which I have had since I was 15 in '82 could use some &quot;Foose Love&quot; as well. I'll get to her someday....

[njsteve]

Driver's side head is off and the head gasket is blown out right at the back by the coolant passage, in the regular spot where the 6.5's tend to blow them out. The other head is coming off today or tomorrow. The diesel tech was quite complimentary on how clean the inside of the engine was from 18 years of frequent oil changes.

He also noted how clean the #7 cylinder was from the brief amount of time the water was steam-cleaning the chamber - it removed any carbon residue. The bores all looked nice with the cross hatching still very evident in the cylinder walls.

[twertsy]

Looking good so far. You may get away with this one cheap!

[njsteve]

The passenger side head was removed and head gasket was OK. The diesel tech said that the coolant was only coming out of the driver's side rear cylinder. So they are replacing both head gaskets, head bolts sets, water pump, (since it's the original one), etc., and reassembling everything. Might be back on the road next week. (Fingers crossed)

[Salvatore]

Good job! Put the old girl on Craigslist and buy a new one with a warranty. They are much better. easier on the wallet for repairs too.

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good job! Put the old girl on Craigslist and buy a new one with a warranty. They are much better. easier on the wallet for repairs too. </div></div>

I am happy to accept donations for a new $60K diesel truck in case you're offering. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Since &quot;Babe, the Big Blue Ox&quot; is a member of the family we will keep her another 18 years or so.

[njsteve]

She lives! I stopped by the diesel place this afternoon and they had already got her back together and they were test driving, and checking for any initial leaks, etc. Another day or two to verify everything is up to spec and then I get her back!
(after I pay the bill of course... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img] )

[Salvatore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good job! Put the old girl on Craigslist and buy a new one with a warranty. They are much better. easier on the wallet for repairs too. </div></div>

I am happy to accept donations for a new $60K diesel truck in case you're offering. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Since &quot;Babe, the Big Blue Ox&quot; is a member of the family we will keep her another 18 years or so.</div></div>
OK Steve. Good luck with the old girl. Hopefully no rust will creep up.

[luzl78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The passenger side head was removed and head gasket was OK. The diesel tech said that the coolant was only coming out of the driver's side rear cylinder. So they are replacing both head gaskets, head bolts sets, water pump, (since it's the original one), etc., and reassembling everything. Might be back on the road next week. (Fingers crossed) </div></div>you're not redoing the heads or at least truing them up?