Recent content by Baysideburner

Whats a *** lol. I just think maybe the stock tune on the hot setting us crappy on the mini max. Honestly its not alot of smoke but not as clean as it probably could be.

Ty. Will do just that!

Hello all. So im pretty sure i have a cracked piston. I have been reading threads for years and watching videos and all the tell tale signs are there. I still love this truck and i wanna drop an engine in it. Im positive im not going ford reman. I dont have the knowledge time or skills to...

133200k curently sitting in passenger seat driving to florida watching large puffs of black smoke spew everyfew seconds from my wife constantly mashing and letting off accelerator. Women

Got an 08 lariat longbed. 124000 on clock. Not much fan fare here certain items have been gone for awhile. Truck seems to be getting better fuel economy as it ages if u consider 16 overall mpg good. I drive it easy maybe my pistons will be happy for years to come.

I'm as confused as u are.

Lol come to think of it this is the thread I read about the rockers.. I read the entire thread backwards last night before I replied. Thanks for answering brother. Im in the gathering information stage. Once the weather getts better im going to check rocker tips and change as nessecary. I drive...

Wow. Very cool. So when u sent the block to machine shop, did u have the block and heads decked as they say? And then does the machine shop tell u what size pistons ,main and cam bearings to order? ive also read on here that the newer rockers c an make valves hit pistons. Is this an issue you...

Hello. Did u reuse your connecting rods?.how the he'll does anybody just know how to put this back together. I'm am completely fascinated and inspired by people who can rebuild engines in their garage. Like checking rotating assembly end play.who just knows and has tools for that. I wish I had...

That's ridiculous. Great job looking and great job repairing. Even though tnats a complete design flaw must feel good to know it's fixed right

Yes please on the pics!. I just want definitive proof of a worn rocker before I pull all of it apart. Its amazing how many testimonials I read about meticulous maintained trucks with severely worn tips. But fixable so im anxiously awaiting to get started. Btw. Is the valve cover gasket reusable?

I dont want to sound like a dumbass but I fef want to do this job myself. I belive I have the patience and the age to take my time and do this right. My next question is now about the push rods.is it as simple as taking out the old and dropping in new?. I have a complete workshop manual I will...

Hey Sootie, since I'm going to remove valve covers and money isn't the issue should I just replace the whole lifter assembly both sides?or just overkill?

Thanks Sootie.

When I Inspect the rocker end is it just a visual inspection? Do I need to use a feeler gauge between the ends and the bridges?what is the depth of the rocker tips before they get beyond a wear point?.I'm In almost the same position 113000 on clock 2008. I really feel like for a few hrs of work...