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what to do
so i finally had the problem of a plug blow out on me and the threads are gone, so im wondering what should i do, replace the heads 1,400.00 by my trusted mechanic or get a complete reman long block with a 7yr warranty for around 3,000.00?
i love this damn beast of mine and i plan on keeping it for a very long time or at least till i pull the trigger on a f-650 crewcab 4x4 or the raptor
?so i wanna hear from my trusty and the select few who know what its like to own a excursion buddies lol.
i love this damn beast of mine and i plan on keeping it for a very long time or at least till i pull the trigger on a f-650 crewcab 4x4 or the raptor
?so i wanna hear from my trusty and the select few who know what its like to own a excursion buddies lol.
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Mine too except use TimeSerts instead of Heli Coil.
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++ TIME-SERT FORD SPARK PLUG REPAIR, blown out spark plugs problems blowout Frequently Asked Questions ++
Amazon.com: Time-Sert Ford Triton Spark Plug Repair Kit # 5553: Automotive
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Do NOT use helicoil for this problem.
Use an insert like Timesert or Lock-n-stitch only. DO NOT HELICOIL.
Stewart
Use an insert like Timesert or Lock-n-stitch only. DO NOT HELICOIL.
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so how reliable is this time-sert? cause im thinking that during the heating and cooling cycles overtime would weaken the contact between the time-sert and the aluminum head especially with the time-sert being a different metal compound then the aluminum they will expand and contract at different rates so then im back to where i started from with the time-sert with plug possibly blowing out of the head. now i know this might take a long time to happen but its just my thoughts.
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Fix the plug and put aside money for new long block. One way or another you'll likely need a new motor at some point down the road. Get some more use out of current motor
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Very reliable. Tried and true and used for many, many years now.
Nope. The Timesert inserts for the Ford's are made of aluminum, just like the heads.
Lock-N-Stitch won the contract to be the "official" Ford insert for repairing spark plug launchings, but Timeserts have been used for years before Lock-N-Stitch was approved, and still are being used.
Stewart
...cause im thinking that during the heating and cooling cycles overtime would weaken the contact between the time-sert and the aluminum head especially with the time-sert being a different metal compound then the aluminum
Lock-N-Stitch won the contract to be the "official" Ford insert for repairing spark plug launchings, but Timeserts have been used for years before Lock-N-Stitch was approved, and still are being used.
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[quote=Stewart_H;12035195]Very reliable. Tried and true and used for many, many years now.
Nope. The Timesert inserts for the Ford's are made of aluminum, just like the heads.
so if its aluminum couldnt it strip out just like before?
Nope. The Timesert inserts for the Ford's are made of aluminum, just like the heads.
so if its aluminum couldnt it strip out just like before?
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If properly installed, no, they lock in.
The insert is a threaded bushing (threaded inside for the spark plug, and threaded outside to lock in to the cylinder head) that through the process of installing, locks into the hole from the bottom.
Time-Sert
Thread Repair Using a TIME-SERT Insert- YouTube
More info here, in one of my previous posts: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11373496
Stewart
The insert is a threaded bushing (threaded inside for the spark plug, and threaded outside to lock in to the cylinder head) that through the process of installing, locks into the hole from the bottom.
Time-Sert
Thread Repair Using a TIME-SERT Insert- YouTube
More info here, in one of my previous posts: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11373496
Stewart
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Another idea: This is what I did (granted I had a bad valve). I found a wrecked X with only 91k on it. The wrecking yard gave me 90 day warranty. Had it installed by a mechanic that did it on the side. I paid $1600 for the engine. Another $100 for fluids, gaskets and studs. He installed it for $500. An engine swap on these books at 10 hours. Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
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