Problem is I can't do it, and the 2 closest shops in my area hang up when you say idi.
What about a mobile mechanic?Problem is I can't do it, and the 2 closest shops in my area hang up when you say idi.
I think if it came down to that it would be a matter of if the truck is really worth that much to him. Especially since he said it’s his winter beater.The engine is not junked yet. Used piston & rod would be easy to access. Just have to have gaskets & sealer (for oil pan).
I am not aware of anyway to get a look inside to see how close to the top of the block the piston is going. So pulling the head and measuring is the only way I know you can test.Hmm. Any good way to tell if it's more likely a bent rod in the engine before I'd go through trying to do that? I don't mind attempting to yank the head off the driver's side if the truck is ***** to me anyways, but if I can save going through the hassle I might.
It sounds like without seeing it, you got a tester for a gasoline engine, thus the 300psi limit.So the plot thickens, maybe?
I got a compression tester at harbor freight that is mostly correct, the gauge just only goes to 300 but I figured my issue won't make 300 anyways so it will at least help me figure out which cylinder is angry.
Hmm. Any good way to tell if it's more likely a bent rod in the engine before I'd go through trying to do that? I don't mind attempting to yank the head off the driver's side if the truck is ***** to me anyways, but if I can save going through the hassle I might.
I am not aware of anyway to get a look inside to see how close to the top of the block the piston is going. So pulling the head and measuring is the only way I know you can test.
Due to the precup, the coat hanger most likely will not touch the top of the piston.If you are talking about the piston rod, get yourself a piece of coat hanger. Take out the injector on that one, and the one beside it. Drop the coat hanger into the piston, and being careful not to bend it in there, ergo, keep it loose and moving around while turning the engine over by hand...