What do you think Pros?
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What do you think Pros?
K, heres the deal. I have a 2002 fuel injected V6 thats not burning oil, good compression, etc. with 70k miles and no warranty. The #1 rod is knocking. I don't have the money to rebuild it until this spring. I am considering removing the spark plug inserting a threaded pipe into the spark plug hole and attaching a hose. I'm going to attach the other end of the hose to a small muffler to reduce the noise and run it on 5 cylinders until spring. I know it will run rough, thats ok, its a stick shift and I can drive it easily. I need to drive it around 25 miles a day at low speeds. The question is, Will the damage to the rod and crank stop getting worse? I think that since the rod is effectively freespinning, it won't get worse. Also, would I incur other damage? if so, what kind of damage do you think it might be and how could I limit that damageuntil I have the money to rebuild it.
Thanks in advance,
Thanks in advance,
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Welcome! 
You will want to post your question in the tech forums since this one is used for introductions. Click on the forums tab at the upper left and scroll over the list. I would try this one: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum184/ I think you would be better off dropping the pan and replacing the rod then doing what you propose.
Another good source of local information is in your state chapter. Click on the link below in my signature and check it out.
Good Luck!
You will want to post your question in the tech forums since this one is used for introductions. Click on the forums tab at the upper left and scroll over the list. I would try this one: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum184/ I think you would be better off dropping the pan and replacing the rod then doing what you propose.
Another good source of local information is in your state chapter. Click on the link below in my signature and check it out.
Good Luck!
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