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Feb 12, 2008 | 08:12 PM

Nature_Nut

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4.6 blown up

i talk to a few guys about rebuilding my 4.6 they told me not to i would have more problems,then if i would just get a crate motor. my truck is a 98 f-150 and i have a 180,000 on it i'm not sure what i want to do yet. new motor is 3000 and i think a rebuild kit is 1000.

Feb 12, 2008 | 08:22 PM

Moore558

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What happened specifically to your engine?

Feb 12, 2008 | 08:24 PM

Nature_Nut

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ran low on oil...i have a rod knocking if i really get on it ..still driving it a little bit

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:35 AM

DanK5

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Drive that sucka till she blows then. You might get another 10k outta it.

Feb 13, 2008 | 12:15 PM

bigblock_drock

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put heavier oil in it and run it. (dont run it low on oil again!)

Feb 13, 2008 | 12:34 PM

typhus

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Ya, run her for all shes worth, just make sure you carry a charged cell phone at all times.

Feb 13, 2008 | 01:35 PM

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I'm new to the forum here,so I don't want to step on any toes.. but I wouldn't run it.. the rod could let go and cause big dollar damage..crank case,valves,head and piston could all be destroyed. right know all that might be need is some crank work and bearings.

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Feb 13, 2008 | 09:21 PM

chud

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I have driven a motor till the rod went, and it is not pretty. There can be flames. The car looked like WW2 planes being shot down...bang! black smoke and sparks and parts. Just find the used replacement engine. Don't buy a brand new one.