cknox121's slow build

Cknox121 · Dec 26, 2013

Think I see some oil in the coolant... Joy

Build might be happening sooner then later.

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3brorce · Dec 28, 2013

Get to it.

Cknox121 · Dec 28, 2013

3brorce said:
Get to it.

Need a ford tech manual to know torque spec's.

And to find a beater car to drive to work.

And I need to get some parts on the way

And find a machine shop that's reasonable!

FML

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Csilva187 · Dec 28, 2013

I use alldata right off my phone lol.

08BIGRIG · Dec 28, 2013

You can get ALL DATA DIY is really good. Its only like $30/year and is like gold when working on a truck. Has everything you could think of and then some. It has been unbelievably easy to look things up and use for me over the past few years. I would not go without it that is forsure.

Cknox121 · Dec 29, 2013

Csilva187 said:
I use alldata right off my phone lol.

Perfect! Easy access for info lol

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Cknox121 · Dec 29, 2013

08BIGRIG said:
You can get ALL DATA DIY is really good. Its only like $30/year and is like gold when working on a truck. Has everything you could think of and then some. It has been unbelievably easy to look things up and use for me over the past few years. I would not go without it that is forsure.

Just checked that out. Will be purchasing for sure!

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Cknox121 · Dec 29, 2013

Now the question, to do pistons or not to do pistons....

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bigrpowr · Dec 29, 2013

Cknox121 said:
Now the question, to do pistons or not to do pistons....

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do them. its a must.

webb06 · Dec 29, 2013

bigrpowr said:
do them. its a must.

Eventually lol

Cknox121 · Dec 29, 2013

bigrpowr said:
do them. its a must.

I have read plenty of threads where people do them and don't do them.

I'm very mechanically inclined, I did a cam swap, rockers, spring valves, push rods, etc. on my old 6.0 chevy 1500, but have never done anything to the bottom end of the motor.

I'm sure there are special tools, clearances and such when doing a bottom end. Guess I'm just a little timid when I think about it. Plus there isn't much reading material on exactly what to do. Hope I can find some in a ford tech book.

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Cknox121 · Dec 29, 2013

webb06 said:
Eventually lol

Didn't you not do them at first? Can't remember if I read you had or haven't.

Any pointers for a newb on bottom ends of a motor would be nice!

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webb06 · Dec 29, 2013

Cknox121 said:
Didn't you not do them at first? Can't remember if I read you had or haven't.

Any pointers for a newb on bottom ends of a motor would be nice!

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I did everything at once. The ford repair manual will have all clearances and torque specs you need. Step by step. Atleast mine does.

Cknox121 · Dec 29, 2013

webb06 said:
I did everything at once. The ford repair manual will have all clearances and torque specs you need. Step by step. Atleast mine does.

Will it list the special tools needed as well?

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webb06 · Dec 29, 2013

Cknox121 said:
Will it list the special tools needed as well?

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Yes all the ford tools. You don't need all. I bought the front and rear main seal install tools though.

bigrpowr · Dec 29, 2013

Cknox121 said:
I have read plenty of threads where people do them and don't do them.

I'm very mechanically inclined, I did a cam swap, rockers, spring valves, push rods, etc. on my old 6.0 chevy 1500, but have never done anything to the bottom end of the motor.

I'm sure there are special tools, clearances and such when doing a bottom end. Guess I'm just a little timid when I think about it. Plus there isn't much reading material on exactly what to do. Hope I can find some in a ford tech book.

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ive popped (3) 6.4 motors with stock pistons.