Rusty, dry, loud valves
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From: Austin, TX
I appreciate all the help, guys, it's all been really helpful. Compression seems good, #4 is at 90,the rest are 100 to 110. The radiator explosion broke the distributor cap off, so immediately shut down (on the way home from buying the truck 
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enough said...orich
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No need to get huffy orich. I admit it was MY mistake. Nuff said. Sorry for any confusion on ny part. MHDtr33.. if you still have questions why don't you check the Fe engine forum?
I mean everything in good respect and don't mean to rub anyone the wrong way.
I mean everything in good respect and don't mean to rub anyone the wrong way.
Cargo Master
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From: Kenner,La.
radiator explosion
68cabby, My dad was in the auto repair business from the late 40s and that is where I spent my off days from school, we had a radiator man who rented a smaller shop from us and I must admit I have never seen a radiator blow up like that. It must have really rotted out to not blow a hose . Hope your engine is repairable. Good luck, Kenny
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I've never seen one like that either. But that looks to be a big explosion..somebody had mentioned a possible head gasket leak coulda been leaking exhaust gases to the rad? Not sure if that could happen but dang..
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From: Mddl A MexCans
Front of valve train had no oil, and nearest the thermostat. No relief at cap probably was tasked with a burst of steam when old thermostat let loose. Hoses weaker than radiator sent the expansion in LPOR.. And how.
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