webb06 official build thread
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webb06
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under drivers side valve cover
at first i thought this one was leaking but this is where the water was pooling up from the stud that was leaking right above
at first i thought this one was leaking but this is where the water was pooling up from the stud that was leaking right above
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dude that is so ***ked. this cracked block phenomonen is insane, craziest part is the low torque value you just used.
i wonder if the stock bolts have a part in this, as they are torqued so tight.
i wonder if the stock bolts have a part in this, as they are torqued so tight.
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whats the final torque value on the stock bolts?
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no idea! but they are tougher to get off than final torque on 1722 lol .
webb06
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thats weird how they have a higher torque but magically dont crack the block lol
White_monster
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A bolt will never put as much clamping force or load down vs a stud being torqued to the same spec. A bolt has to overcome way more friction, torsional loses and such.
As far as blocks cracking, there has to be a casting number relation.
As far as blocks cracking, there has to be a casting number relation.
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Think these are all just bad batches?
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Weren't all the 6.4L blocks cast at the same Indianapolis foundary? .. Which has since been closed?
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They are still making new blocks as far as I'm aware. I know mine came from Detroit. Unless its new old stock they have. Which I doubt
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Ya, you had a new block this last time which had never had the tty torqued down on so I think that can be ruled out I think.
madman1234509
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I hope its a manufacturing flaw. If this was a problem 2 years ago it would have been acknowledged and a known common issue with these trucks that would have steered people away from them. Something has changed. What about lube? Could the lube for these studs have any role in this? Arp changed their lube within the last year or so, which in turn changed torque specs.
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Your new block was shipped from a Detroit warehouse/dealer?
How do you know you got a "new" block? Ford is spray welding the bores and machining to original size so that's not a good way to tell.
Ford and Navistar had huge stockpiles of parts and engines in 08 and 09 when they were going back and forth with lawsuits and stops in production/shipments.
The International foundry closed July 09 but ford built Super Duty trucks with powerstrokes till I think March of 2010.
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Im with Shane, there has to be something we are not seeing here.
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Boy that's not good, I hope I never need to pull my heads off...
Hope things work out better for you....
Hope things work out better for you....
webb06
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I paid $2300 for the block alone. It better have been a brand new block is all I have to say. I know it cam from a warehouse in Detroit. Took 3 days to get to me
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Wow, sorry to hear about the 2nd bad block. Makes it even worse that's it's supposed to be new...
powerstroked08
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Any word from ford? Just curious as to what there going to do to make this right.
webb06
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Wanted to make for sure it was the block today before we called. I removed the stud and you can literally watch the water roll out of it when it's being pressurized. Calling them tomorrow
HD F250
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I know that made u furious! Such a $hitty deal man, I am really hoping the best for you. I am fighting a fuel issue right now, but my problems aren't close to being as bad as yours.
