If you want all the oil just take the filter off and fire the engine up till the oils done draining, that’s what the oil pump is for right?
From my limited experience, this was somewhat common with small block Chevys. I can't remember hearing of this with a Ford small block.so i guess the cheap mexican steel cam in my dads old 78 K5 blazer was still good, even with a flat lobe......
A big difference of a Chevy cam where the lifters ride directly on the cam and a diesel that has roller lifters that cause very little wear on the cam.I saw that one on youtube.. i asked a buddy of mine that was working on his master diesel cert from ford.... after 10 minutes of laughing he told me it does not matter, probably just a money making scheme....
I stopped watching his videos after i saw one where he said "I only do top quality rebuilds" then went and stuck a used cam in a rebuilt motor. his excuse was the cams never wear out, so i guess the cheap mexican steel cam in my dads old 78 K5 blazer was still good, even with a flat lobe......
With an IDI at least, I would re-use the cam if it didn't look worn.I stopped watching his videos after i saw one where he said "I only do top quality rebuilds" then went and stuck a used cam in a rebuilt motor.
I'm not the most experienced with doing things 'right', because I haven't had that much money.Macrobb,
Ive read many of your other posts.
Seems like you have the experience of a number of complete teardowns and rebuilds under your belt ?
What in your opinion is the most common wear item on 7.3 idi engines?
What item or items fail most commonly?
Can you list the main causes of having to do a rebuild?
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From my limited experience, this was somewhat common with small block Chevys. I can't remember hearing of this with a Ford small block.
...If you have buildup in there from previous neglect, yes.Long story short, with an open drain plug, drop in a quart to rinse out the bottom of the pan. This does help to keep the new oil cleaner.
You have been following my van re-start/water found in oil pan scenario. Do you think that it would be a good idea, i.e. SAFE to put some diesel fuel down the oil fill so the water/sludge can finish draining out the water that may remain as when I pulled the oil drain plug again today, what is now coming out is globs of oil soot, then a few dribbles of water, then more sooty oil, no antifreeze. I did check the clear milk jugs thsi morning after they sat all night and oil at top, clear water on the bottom only. Will the diesel fuel help to drain/clean out remaining soot or is this a last resort/sketchy thing to do?...If you have buildup in there from previous neglect, yes.
In which case, I'd pour diesel in there instead of oil - it's a better solvent.
In most cases, this would be total overkill - I've pulled several pans, and not seen any buildup(as expected), because any and all dirt/soot is suspended in the oil itself.
Just don't push it too far or hard. The end of the oil pump pick up tube is very close to the bottom of the pan right above the drain plug.I'd definitely find a small metal rod and push it up through the hole to make sure there's nothing blocking it.
I'll do it tomorrow. Yep on on the oil plug hole rodding, did it once, help the gunk to come out better, will do that again a few more times after diesel sits in pan. Yep on the oil swap, 2 or 3 times after a short amount of time driving it, thats if I can get it running. Still a little blown away, that it would run at all after the water. I still worry about the cylinders, rings, pistons being rusted together. I havent finished removing the GP's, really a PITA to get to the GP's in the front of the motor behind the A/C compressor and behind the alternator with all the other stuff in the way. I'll try a 3/8" ratchet, a wobbly and a deep socket and git er done. Will get after it again tomorrow, wish me luckIt wouldn't hurt I think. I'd definitely find a small metal rod and push it up through the hole to make sure there's nothing blocking it. Then, perhaps put the drain plug back in, pour a quart of diesel in the oil fill, and wait for a few minutes, then drain again.
At that point, well, just fill with oil and get it running.
I'd probably plan on changing the oil again after some driving(say a couple hundred miles), sooner depending on how it looks. If it ever looks milky, change it.
Thanks for the reminder!Just don't push it too far or hard. The end of the oil pump pick up tube is very close to the bottom of the pan right above the drain plug.