The death of a diesel engine

[Piet]

Also check the High Pressure Oil Pump.

On my 2001 7.3l E-350... the pump went on it... OIL EVERYWHERE!
The pump was around $2000.
http://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/9497faq/tsb/tsb/files/040404.pdf

 

[Bella PSD]

Just found this looking around my area. Its about 80 miles away from me.

http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/1608543769.html

7.3 FORD TURBO DIESEL LONG BLOCK
PART NUMBER
F6UZ-6V006-BARM
THIS IS A BRAND NEW FORD REMANUFACTURED MOTOR
DYNO TESTED BY FORD AND READY TO RUN

MODEL YEARS 1994-2003
F-250 THROUGH F-550
AND
ECONOLINE AND EXCURSIONS

INCLUDES:
GLOW PLUGS
VALVE COVER GASKETS
VALVE COVERS
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP AND REGULATOR
INJECTORS (ELECTRONIC)
INTAKE MANIFOLD
OIL FILTER
OIL PAN AND PICK UP TUBE
CAM SHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR
EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE SENSOR
ENGINE OIL TEMP SENSOR
INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE SENSOR

THIS MOTOR LISTS FOR $6800.00
MY LOSS IS YOUR GAIN
$5800.00


OR complete 7.3 L
INCLUDES:
EXHAUST INLET ADAPTER
ENGINE HEATER
EXHAUST TUBE LEFT & RIGHT
LEFT & RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY
WATER TEMP SENSOR
TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY WITH PEDESTAL
WATER OUTLET AND THERMOSTAT
WATERPUMP ASSEMBLY
all for $7500
http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/1608531369.html

 

[Jeep]

Also check the High Pressure Oil Pump.

On my 2001 7.3l E-350... the pump went on it... OIL EVERYWHERE!
The pump was around $2000.
http://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/9497faq/tsb/tsb/files/040404.pdf

Piet-all of your 7.3 parts can be souced through a Navistar dealer, Diamond International in your area. I paid $700 for a HP oil pump last year, so there is a huge difference. The partsman can get Ford spec parts, they just have to dig a little.

 

[Martyn]

My mechanic pulled the engine and took the head off. #8 cylinder had a large score mark in the bore and the valves "looked" sunken into the head.

I decided to go with a used engine and gear box that we know the history of, is local, and has the same mileage roughly.

The transmission is a Ford rebuilt with a PTO. It has less than 500 miles on it, the engine runs strong. The previous owner rolled the truck and bought it back from the insurance company.

I'll keep you posted on the progress.

 

[ntsqd]

That does sound like the best call. Hopefully it isn't too painful.

 

[truck mechanic]

Before you put the motor from the roll over in, do your self a favor and have your mechanic pull the pan and look at the lower end. I say this because I have seen more than one roll over that ran for a wile with little oil and once the truck was put back together they lost con rods. Just my .02
Paul

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

Good to hear Martyn, sounds like it was the right move...

It is a major ***** to pull that oil pan... It's glued in place and you also can't pull the pan unless you remove the engine...

If you ever have a HPOP fail used is fine as they rarely fail.. If you do get a HPOP Adenaline, cheaper than new and way better, basically a juiced up factory one...

 

[Martyn]

That does sound like the best call. Hopefully it isn't too painful.

Unfortunately it's very painful. Bad enough to keep me awake in the middle of the night.

 

[Martyn]

Before you put the motor from the roll over in, do your self a favor and have your mechanic pull the pan and look at the lower end. I say this because I have seen more than one roll over that ran for a wile with little oil and once the truck was put back together they lost con rods. Just my .02
Paul

Thanks for you input.

I should be OK as the 7.3 uses the High Pressure Oil system to open the injectors and when it rolled it would have been starved of oil.

I asked the mechanic and he said the same thing, plus there is a fuel shut of that works in a roll over situation. He said he has seen what you described in other diesels, but it would be very rare in a 7.3. What do you think?

 

[truck mechanic]

True I had not thought of the inj. system. when it runs low on oil it stops running so you should be good.
Paul

 

[DT75FLH]

any updates?

 

[locrwln]

I know you have been really busy, but does it live?

Jack

 

[Martyn]

I know you have been really busy, but does it live?

Jack

I'll be getting it back today or tomorrow. The engine has sat for three years so the fuel left in the engine needed to be flushed and new treated diesel run through. The piston rings were sticking so the glow plugs had to be pulled and lubricant added to the cylinder head. Some tuning, but evidently it's now it's running like a top.

 

[longjohn]

I'll be getting it back today or tomorrow. The engine has sat for three years so the fuel left in the engine needed to be flushed and new treated diesel run through. The piston rings were sticking so the glow plugs had to be pulled and lubricant added to the cylinder head. Some tuning, but evidently it's now it's running like a top.

Spinning like a top: Thats good news, now you can get a good nights sleep while your" campin" of course

 

[huntsonora]

I'll be getting it back today or tomorrow. The engine has sat for three years so the fuel left in the engine needed to be flushed and new treated diesel run through. The piston rings were sticking so the glow plugs had to be pulled and lubricant added to the cylinder head. Some tuning, but evidently it's now it's running like a top.

Great news! I hope it runs like a top for many years!

Drummond