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Nov 5, 2008 | 06:36 PM

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7.3 build up questions

today i got a good whiff of burning oil at the stop light. i found out it was me when i fouund oil dripping from my tail pipe. so this is what i found on craigslist:

1996 Ford Powerstroke 7.3 short block, new Clevite rod bearings, main bearings, cam bearings, new Mahl pistons, Perfect Circle rings, piston oilers. It has been sleeved on all 8 and bored .030 over. Balanced rotating assembly. Reconditioned rods. Hot tanked with new freeze plugs.
I have over $1900 in this professional build, so my loss is your gain.

I got him down to $850 so im buying it. i want to stay around 400-450 hp. i am going to get my heads rebuilt, but what else? what would you do? can i reuse my cam and lifters? i have learned alot from FTE but i still have never been into a diesel. polenty of gassers tho.
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Nov 5, 2008 | 08:16 PM

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if your putting together a new engine I would get a new cam and lifters. To get to that HP you'll need Big Sticks, Big Oil and a good chip. I have talked to Dale @ Tymar about building up a Powerstroke and he really knows his stuff, I would give him a call and tell him where you want to be and can set you with the stuff needed to get there.

Nov 6, 2008 | 06:32 AM

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Your oil issue is probably your turbo not your motor. I would do a little investigating. The motor does sound like a good deal though. Even a low mileage used engine will run you more than that.

Nov 6, 2008 | 08:27 AM

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If you are planning on going through with the new motor I would put Head Studs in it as well. It will be real easy to do. I am with TJ on the turbo though. How long has the D66 been on there and how many miles on the current motor?

Nov 6, 2008 | 10:07 AM

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i noticed when i got the d66 after a few miles the shaft was wobbly. so i called beans and they said it was normal no matter how much i tried to explain it. its got about 3k miles on it. i have only towed once with it. egt's have been careful watched and i havnt been goofing around either. motor has 212k miles on it. i had an egt problem awhile back and i still never solved it so i barely drive it anymore. no exhaust leaks anywhere. trust me. i want the short block but like everyone else times are tuff. i got in a motorcycle wreck 2 weeks ago and busted my rist so im out of work until january. if its my turbo i might have to pass the engine rebuild up to save money. i havnt got all the medical bills yet so well see

Nov 6, 2008 | 11:24 AM

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Oil won't drip out of your tail pipe if you have an engine problem it will burn the oil. But oil will come out of the exhaust with a turbo issue. The shafts have some movement to them but regardless the oil seals should hold oil in. I would call Bean's back and talk to him about the oil from the exhaust. There have been a few D66's that don't live even when not abused.

Nov 6, 2008 | 12:16 PM

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i am waiting for a call back from bean. dosnt sound like a warranty issue but i have my fingers crossed. even then i cant take it off with only my left hand. maybe i can sucker a friend into it but i doubt it. ive had it apart 3 times now and its never been fun. might have to wait till this spring before i get to it. i am not sure if i want it back. i have 1200 into it so if its under warranty i might just have to bite the bullet and get the h2e kit. its going to take some saving tho. thanks

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Nov 6, 2008 | 08:06 PM

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im in coeur d'alene idaho right now. its in billings montana i think. guy said hed bring it to me on sunday. its a great deal but i cant believe im going to turn it down. i have a superduty PS i sold a friend that he trashed and gave back. its an $18k that i wouldnt pay 4k for today. unfortunately that im stuck with it now but i can drive it and im allready paying the insurance and truck payment on it so thats what im going to do. if coeur d'alene is closer to where ur at i could try and help you if you need it.