Was Gonna Load and Shoot Today. But....

[Shadowrider]

Had to help do this instead. My BIL's yearly engine swap. Almost exactly a year ago we were doing the same exact thing. Replacing a blown Powerstroke with two blown pistons. And no it's not any easier the second time around. What an incredible PITA this is. Whoever designed these for "cab-off" servicing should be horsewhipped in public!

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[338Shooter]

Is that a 6.0 powerchoke?

 

[Shadowrider]

Is that a 6.0 powerchoke?

Yep. Sure is.

 

[338Shooter]

Man, I'm sorry....

 

[doctorjj]

What chip is he running?

 

[Shadowrider]

Man, I'm sorry....

Actually when they are right, they run like raped apes.

 

[Shriner]

What is he doing to blow engines once a year ?

 

[Shadowrider]

What chip is he running?

About a 100lb right foot. He had been buying his fuel at Loves and found out that they are B20? Not sure on the mix but they use some bio-fuel. To compound it he had quit running any fuel additive some time back.

It does have a 5" exhaust and a K&N looking intake tube and air filter on it. I told him long ago to throw them in the garbage and put a factory airbox and filter back on it. And so did the mechanic he uses for troubleshooting.

I think it had been chipped when he got the truck as the engine went about 2 weeks and blew. The dealer gave him about 5K of his money back and we changed it. This one is under warranty from the engine supplier he bought from a year ago, but the labor is on his dime.

 

[doctorjj]

Does it have head studs? If not, change them now. Then you won't have to worry.

 

[sharkbait]

Get the conversion kit and drop a Cummins in that sucker.