MountainMan300
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I have a block I was going to rebuild from the ground up, and still will if I need to, but I need the truck back on the road ASAP. Does anyone manufacture a crate engine for these trucks?
Been a couple years since I read his build but I think his was a promar. Someone feel free to correct that if I'm wrong.I think laserjock bought a crate engine. Been a few years ago now but his lengthy and extensive build thread is titled "Big Red".
Thats who I was thinking of, I just couldn't remember who it was. I believe he had them put aftermarket parts on too if I am not mistaken, possibly Russ's cam and different valve springs, but you would have to check his thread.I think laserjock bought a crate engine. Been a few years ago now but his lengthy and extensive build thread is titled "Big Red".
With all of those parts I am sure they are in the same boat as the rest of us in the fact that most of the new and remanufactured parts available now are low quality.I purchased a "turn key" 7.3 IDI from one of the big name remanufactures mentioned in this thread. I have put 14,000 on that engine since installment. A few issues that have occured...the thermostat stuck closed at approximately 7,000 miles...idler pulley bearing went out around 10,000 miles, and most recently the lift pump went out...around 13,500 miles. While all have been minor issues, and inconveniences, I would not expect parts to wear out that quick on a supposed remanufactured engine. I do hope that the service life of these parts is not indicutive of the overall engine build quality. That having been said, this is my first diesel, and I am not aware of what the expected service life of said parts was even on the original engine...