Bolt dropped down the plenum...

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Mar 22, 2021 | 09:02 PM

#136

clineco

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Any illusion that the bolt is caught in the pulleys has vanished. I removed the serpentine belt this afternoon and I'm still at a hard stop.

Mar 22, 2021 | 09:53 PM

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SkySkiJason

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Damn.

Does it rotate backwards to a hard stop as well?

Pull valve covers and look for loose/bent pushrod.

Mar 22, 2021 | 10:00 PM

#138

clineco

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SkySkiJason

Damn.

Does it rotate backwards to a hard stop as well?

Pull valve covers and look for loose/bent pushrod.

No it will move backwards. I'm debating on what to tear into next...if I remove the valve covers and see a bent/loose rod, then what? Honestly, I don't know what that means for me. lol There is only so much I'll be able to do myself before I have to take my truck somewhere and have them tear it down.

I'm wondering if I should try to go in and remove the plenums again and get another look. Maybe that's just a waste of time.

Mar 23, 2021 | 01:49 AM

#139

aawlberninf350

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If your borescope fits pull the GPs and look into the cylinders. If there is a bolt slamming around you'll see evidence.

Mar 23, 2021 | 08:26 AM

#140

Listor

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UGG this thread just makes my stomach turn, sorry your going through this but stuff happens, hopefully you haven't done to much damage!

Mar 23, 2021 | 10:11 AM

#141

MoBill122

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I'd certainly get a scope and look before I spent $$$$ having someone tear it apart..... and find no bolt

Mar 23, 2021 | 11:23 AM

#142

ESwift

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This scope has worked great for me.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mar 23, 2021 | 02:07 PM

#143

FordTruckNoob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ESwift

This scope has worked great for me.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I wish my el cheapo wifi phone endoscope had that small a head.

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Mar 25, 2021 | 09:49 AM

#144

Listor

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I am looking forward to the conclusion!

Mar 25, 2021 | 01:26 PM

#145

Walleye Hunter

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Originally Posted by Listor

I am looking forward to the conclusion!

So is clineco.

Apr 2, 2021 | 09:32 AM

#146

Bill Kay

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Any updates on locating the bolt or knocking sound?

Apr 5, 2021 | 10:24 AM

#147

Sous

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@Walleye Hunter I was doing some other maintenance on my truck and ID'd that I was wrong in post #13 above.

My plenums do NOT have the screens.

Apr 5, 2021 | 10:32 AM

#148

Walleye Hunter

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Best be careful when working around there then.

Apr 5, 2021 | 10:51 AM

#149

Sous

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Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter

Best be careful when working around there then.

Yes sir! Heavy duty nitrile gloves over the openings immediately after setting the intake Y-pipe down.

I guess I was thinking of other images I had seen on here before. I wanted to set the record straight though, as I always do if/when I make a mistake or misstate something I thought to be a true when in fact it was not.

I hope @clineco comes back soon with a VICTORY update.