7.3 build

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 9, 2011

Just started tearing down the block I was planning on building to find a piston that had let go and cylinder wall has a whole in it from the rod. Would it be possible to sleeve it or should I find a new block?

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 9, 2011

What's the difference in the obs and superduty front cover?

juniort444e · Oct 9, 2011

Going to follow this for ideas. Good luck bud.

Magnum PD · Oct 9, 2011

The early obs front covers didn't have a drain back valve. I'd get a new block

Whytry · Oct 9, 2011

What are your goals?

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 10, 2011

Planning on rebuild with main studs and head studs with a set of 238/100 and a s366 or 250/200 with a s468

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 10, 2011

Also in need of 1 forged rod if anyone has one, let me know. Going to talk to the machine shop this weekend and see what they have to say, also got another block im going to get.

Magnum PD · Oct 10, 2011

I got arp main studs if your interested in buying any.

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 10, 2011

Magnum PD said:
I got arp main studs if your interested in buying any.

I know you do, trying to come up with some spare cash!

Dieselboy. · Oct 10, 2011

What failed, Im sorry your post is confusing.

juniort444e · Oct 10, 2011

Magnum, whats your price on the studs, or do you only have one set. Im looking into some main studs.

Magnum PD · Oct 10, 2011

$250 plus the ride

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 10, 2011

Piston failed, bent rod, and rod rubbed a hole in the cylinder wall. Found another block to build. Going to need a good forged rod and 3 injector cores.

Magnum PD · Oct 14, 2011

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-3L-Power-...ies&vxp=mtr&hash=item35b5ed4e73#ht_500wt_1089

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 14, 2011

I just picked up a new block last night. Still need a forged rod and going to order a rebuild kit.

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 16, 2011

Does anyone got an extra superduty front cover for a 7.3?

Chrisf97305 · Oct 16, 2011

I would say if the rod just rubbed a hold in the cylinder, I would have the block checked for cracks and have it sleeved. There is nothing wrong with sleeving a engine if it is done right.

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 16, 2011

Just dont want to take a chance with the money im going to have in the build.

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Oct 17, 2011

Does anyone know a part number for the Baldwin filter base that looks like this napa one?

juniort444e · Oct 19, 2011

Here is the website i got some stuff from for mine. The page its on should be for this filter base which is what i used and liked it alot.

http://www.fleetfilter.com/filter/wix-filter-bases/24770.html