Got engine pulled. Broken oil coolers

[Magnum PD]

Went smoothly. Didn't damage oil pan getting it off. But 3 jets were in the oil pan. Along with the freeze plug that I dropped also.

I talked to Swamps, it is possible that the connecting rods may bump them. Wasn't aware of that. Was about 1000 or 2 miles that way. Was advised to check the bearings and wrist pins.

Nothing catastrophic, just a mess.

 

[bluedge8]

I didn't know you were pulling the motor, why?

 

[Magnum PD]

Had to replace front cover and oil pickup tube.

 

[Magnum PD]

Couple pics

What's left on one broken spout

The broken spouts

Something is hitting them

 

[Magnum PD]

This has me worried:

Sure looks like a part of it chipped off

 

[dsberman94]

Maybe that's what went through your lpop then.

 

[Magnum PD]

This is one piece I found. It's magnetic, so not apart of the piston or front cover. Must be apart of the oil spout

 

[dieselmandustin]

Man that sucks!! Sorry to hear your having so much trouble! Must be something about 7.3's in our area that don't being built. Mine is still not right either. It's been in Tennessee for months! Swamps is probably right that the rods are hitting them. I'm running the same rods as you and I remember Jonathan saying something had to be modified so the rods didn't hit the oilers.

 

[Magnum PD]

NOOOW they tell me!!

 

[psduser1]

Went smoothly. Didn't damage oil pan getting it off. But 3 jets were in the oil pan. Along with the freeze plug that I dropped also.

I talked to Swamps, it is possible that the connecting rods may bump them. Wasn't aware of that. Was about 1000 or 2 miles that way. Was advised to check the bearings and wrist pins.

Nothing catastrophic, just a mess.

That sounds like a mess. How did swamps recommend fixing the clearance issue?

 

[Magnum PD]

Install new ones and see if which ones hits. Then bend them??? Idk.

 

[superpsd]

That sucks. Hope you get it all straightened out.

 

[Magnum PD]

The chipped piston still has me worried.

I'll take glowplug out, put on engine stand, and do compression test and and inspect oilers. Really don't want to take girdle out and inspect bearings.

 

[bluedge8]

So, Whats different than stock? Also I hate to say it, but that piston has to be replaced.

 

[Magnum PD]

I didn't do a side by side comparison. Was told the Hypermax rods are beefier.

 

[bluedge8]

So it has hypermax rods, sucks no one mentioned clearancing them

 

[Magnum PD]

Take it to the shop that assemblied it and let them inspect it I guess.

 

[dieselmandustin]

I know you don't want to do it, but that thing needs a complete overhaul. No way I would chance not putting all new bearings in it.

 

[ithumpwheniwalk]

Went smoothly. Didn't damage oil pan getting it off. But 3 jets were in the oil pan. Along with the freeze plug that I dropped also.

I talked to Swamps, it is possible that the connecting rods may bump them. Wasn't aware of that. Was about 1000 or 2 miles that way. Was advised to check the bearings and wrist pins.

Nothing catastrophic, just a mess.

Why is this a big deal? I'd assume the jets are soft metal and didn't fragment when hit by the connecting rods? The rods themselves are forged, that should be no different than hitting a nail with a hammer. You don't worry about damaging the hammer when that happens. Maybe I'm out to lunch, but the only thing I'd be worried about is where that chunk of piston went. Are there dents in the bottom of your pan from con rod to jet contact? Again, if not it's a moot point. Just my opinion fwiw.

 

[psduser1]

Why is this a big deal? I'd assume the jets are soft metal and didn't fragment when hit by the connecting rods? The rods themselves are forged, that should be no different than hitting a nail with a hammer. You don't worry about damaging the hammer when that happens. Maybe I'm out to lunch, but the only thing I'd be worried about is where that chunk of piston went. Are there dents in the bottom of your pan from con rod to jet contact? Again, if not it's a moot point. Just my opinion fwiw.

Pretty much. While the engine is on its head, you might pull the caps and inspect the bearings. Itll be immediately obvious if any material went through them.
Sounds like you paid a shop to assemble this? They should have rolled the engine, before they put the pan on. I'd have them fix it, including a piston, if required.