stealth13777
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Could it just be the cooler?
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Maybe this?: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/4862214775.html
Not mine; I'm in Texas. A weekend, a few tools, and a rented hoist would put you back on the road.
No idea, even better deal if it is. I would forget the coolant problem and determine the source of the metal. I'm not a mechanic, but that much metal between oil changes would seem to indicate a significant problem. Maybe coolant in the c-case and a spun bearing or two?I wonder if this belongs to Mel?
As mentioned above on the cooler, but I echo that I would want to get a look at the bottom end of that motor before dumping more time/money in it.
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Have any of you done a thread on droppin the OP? And, I will be honest here I have no idea what I will be looking for once there. And please understand I am willing to search for hours for info just interested in getting a direct link and any hints tips for those that have already done this... (pictures please!) Thank you thank you!
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In this picture, the red is the rod caps (and two are removed, showing the bearing surface on the crank). Yellow is the five main bearing caps. In your case, the rod bearings are the ones more likely to be causing the problem, but while there I would at least look at one of the mains. Next picture is with the crankshaft and pistons removed and the main bearing caps loosely in place so as not to lose their positions. You can see some of the main bearings still in there. These pictures were taken during a rebuild. I had the motor removed and on an engine stand before I ever dropped the pan. You do not have to go that far, but if I was going to dig in there I would pull the motor. Oil cooler is a basic, inexpensive place to start. Definitely consult the body of knowledge (or w/e this forum calls it), there is a great how-to in there. On the oil pan; some do it without pulling the motor, but you still have to lift the engine. It'd be real tight with the motor still in the truck.
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The first picture is pretty close to what you will see should you pull the oil pan, but there will also be the oil pump and pickup. I do not have a picture with the oil pump installed. In these pictures the front cover and rear cover are also removed, plus a whole bunch of other stuff (like the intake and heads), but hopefully it helps.