What's wrong with this engine?
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What's wrong with this engine?
Pulled the head off my 4.9. Every intake seat visibily cracked. Valve heads are all white. Safe to put a reman head on it or should it all come down to check block as well? Yes, it did get really hot once upon a time.
Got the engine on the stand but thinking a good used engine might be a good move. This is an occasional driver just used for hauling. What would you do?
Got the engine on the stand but thinking a good used engine might be a good move. This is an occasional driver just used for hauling. What would you do?
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From: Lynnwood Wa.
If its already out and on the stand pull it down. How many miles does it have on it. If it's got high mileage it's not worth throwing a new head on it and have the bottom end go.
If everything was white I would say either overheated or running to lean.
If everything was white I would say either overheated or running to lean.
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