Cracked Piston thread

Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto · Jan 10, 2013

3brorce said:
Bought into the Cummins hype sometime ago bud as you might be able to see by my avatar. Also run 2 cummins trucks on the farm too along with the 6.4

Sounds like you've already made your decision. I farm with red equipment too but that doesn't mean I'm loyal because of the engines. I was farming IH before there was ever a cummins in them. There moving on to non cummins engines now and I'll still farm with them. Every engine has its pros and cons. My opinion is if you want a cummins in a pickup then buy a ram.

This thread is about 6.4 pistons so let's stay on topic.

3brorce · Jan 10, 2013

So your loyal to IH because its red haha jk and I understand. Sorry for derail OP

Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto · Jan 10, 2013

3brorce said:
So your loyal to IH because its red haha jk and I understand. Sorry for derail OP

Lol, I wasn't trying to throw stones either. I just get tired of hearing about cummins. I like them all for all different reasons. Just partial to some. my derail is over as well.

Jgon08 · Jan 10, 2013

So we're can I get a set of ih pistons?

Beans71086 · Jan 10, 2013

Mpd, rcd, elite, hallers, any IH truck dealer..... Take your pick. LOL
IH part# 7080203C91

Jgon08 · Jan 10, 2013

Thanks man.

Wemoy1 · Jan 10, 2013

Ill have to take that number to my parts guy at the ih dealer and see what they cost.

Jbenso127 · Jan 11, 2013

Post up the cost from the dealer!

Powerstrokeracing · Jan 11, 2013

I've worked at a dealer for a while and in stock form never seen just a cracked piston. Usually see a trashed cylinder but never just cracked.

Farmrod · Jan 14, 2013

Jbenso127 said:
Post up the cost from the dealer!

$89.09 my cost.... may be cheaper than most I buy a lot of IH parts

powerstrokin15 · Jan 14, 2013

Farmrod said:
$89.09 my cost.... may be cheaper than most I buy a lot of IH parts

that's pretty normal.

but remember guys. support site sponsors. MPD and Hallers repair are a few that I can think of that can get them, also coated.

Sent looking at my blown up 6.4

jdgleason · Jan 14, 2013

powerstrokin15 said:
that's pretty normal.

but remember guys. support site sponsors. MPD and Hallers repair are a few that I can think of that can get them, also coated.

Sent looking at my blown up 6.4

And elite had them available before anyone else around

gman1 · Jan 14, 2013

jdgleason said:
And elite had them available before anyone else around

Just save me a set of coated ones.

oke:

jdgleason · Jan 14, 2013

gman1 said:
Just save me a set of coated ones. oke:

Can do

powerstrokin15 · Jan 14, 2013

jdgleason said:
And elite had them available before anyone else around

I didn't know. but cool

imp:

Sent looking at my blown up 6.4

jdgleason · Jan 14, 2013

powerstrokin15 said:
I didn't know. but cool imp:

Sent looking at my blown up 6.4

Wasn't trying to be a prick if that's how it came off lol sorry.

Buuuuttt I did dig up the original thread on those where we have some comparison pics etc. may be beneficial for some of you guys.

http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8170

powerstrokinfirefighter · Aug 9, 2013

Add me to the list. Lost #7 a few weeks back. Truck has 116xxx on it and was running the 125 tow tune when it let go. Sucks, but not all that surprised as the truck was stock until 110xxx and had a pretty good amount of hours, lots of regens. Trucks going to rudy's for a fresh motor..... its only money after all. :flipa:

ramonpowerstroker · Aug 10, 2013

Cys lucky sons of bitches can afford a motor swap, and I'm gonna be stuck on the side of the road with my girl in my truck. Dammit!!

Serious question, how much? What needs to be done to the motor to get the pistons changed? How long is the life expectancy? I can't really afford another tear down for sure..... might as well get off my lazy ass and fix up an old explorer to drive around.

powerstrokinfirefighter · Aug 10, 2013

ramonpowerstroker said:
Cys lucky sons of bitches can afford a motor swap, and I'm gonna be stuck on the side of the road with my girl in my truck. Dammit!!

Serious question, how much? What needs to be done to the motor to get the pistons changed? How long is the life expectancy? I can't really afford another tear down for sure..... might as well get off my lazy ass and fix up an old explorer to drive around.

I wish I could afford it, will probably be a little way off yet. I'm looking over 10k for a new block, all new internals, coated pistons. Installed out the door

ramonpowerstroker · Aug 10, 2013

God speed..... well looks like if it does happen in done 10k out of my pocket for a "bulletproof" build. I think the truck might have a for sale sign very very soon....