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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Got someone who knows more about these things than I do and he checked with the old plug. He said thats its in there all the way and its never stripped. I thought it was,he said it wasn't. But I'm thinking of doing a engine rebuild. Can it be done without taking the block out of the truck? This engine is not used hard so I doubt theres any cracks,etc... in the cylinder walls. The engine is original and has 194,000+ miles,do you all think its due?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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When you say engine rebuild with the engine in the truck theres no way to do machine work with it in there. A total overhaul with the block in the truck, no. With 194k there still some life left in a 300 at that point, just depends on how it runs.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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Runs fine. Plugs are burning clean. But with oil on the side of the block,and a vaccum leak somewhare,plus the milage,i wanna take care of her as much as I can.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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I wouldn't be concerned about oil on the side of the block, probably the valve and/or pushrod cover gasket needing a replacement or even just the bolts tightened. Mine loosen off every 6 months.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:21 AM
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Whare are the bolts at?
 
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