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I should have left it all alone. But instead I wanted to make it right. Ever since I did the explorer swap I've had a small engine vibration. So I pulled the balancer last weekend and had it "matched" to the original. Well now it shakes even worse. So out comes the motor now so I can have the whole bottom end redone. I'm getting tired of this thing.

ZOSO wrote:I should have left it all alone. But instead I wanted to make it right. Ever since I did the explorer swap I've had a small engine vibration. So I pulled the balancer last weekend and had it "matched" to the original. Well now it shakes even worse. So out comes the motor now so I can have the whole bottom end redone. I'm getting tired of this thing.

I wish I was there to give you a hand. Here in Vietnam for another 4 weeks.

ZOSO wrote:I should have left it all alone. But instead I wanted to make it right. Ever since I did the explorer swap I've had a small engine vibration. So I pulled the balancer last weekend and had it "matched" to the original. Well now it shakes even worse. So out comes the motor now so I can have the whole bottom end redone. I'm getting tired of this thing.

Man, that does does suck. Hate doing crap over and over

I hope you find the issue Rob! Sorry to hear it's worse!

That totally sucks!

ZOSO wrote:I should have left it all alone. But instead I wanted to make it right. Ever since I did the explorer swap I've had a small engine vibration. So I pulled the balancer last weekend and had it "matched" to the original. Well now it shakes even worse. So out comes the motor now so I can have the whole bottom end redone. I'm getting tired of this thing.

Sorry man. I speak from experience when I know how frustrating it is and you get to the point of just wanting to walk away completely. I'd be happy to help in whatever way I can if you need help pulling the engine or something. It'll get there eventually- you're just getting the bad mojo all out of the way up front!

Driving three hours to your first mid-west outing to have your son lock your truck keys, lunch, cell phone and water in the truck at the entrance to the park. Unload bronco anyway to have it die 3 miles into the trail. Drag it back to the truck. After a second call to Roadside assistance at the end of the day, they finally come and unlock the truck so you can drag your junk home three more hours.

THAT SUX!

that sux

Having your air compressor just go "hummmm" when you flip it on, right after you mixed a full cup of epoxy primer and it's ready to spray!

Thanks to YouTube, I was able to figure out it was just the contacts. Was going to be pretty irritated cause my little mule of a 60's compressor does everything I need and doesn't take up much space and I know if I replace it, I will drop the coin on a 2-stage.



A couple of hours later and epoxy was sprayed.

That went from sux to hell yah quickly! Making progress.


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Eck can you take your bad luck back. Sitting on the side of the road with a knocking engine again. Sounds like valve train again.

ZOSO wrote:Eck can you take your bad luck back. Sitting on the side of the road with a knocking engine again. Sounds like valve train again.

Dammit. You really have taken it on stride for stride. Good luck. Hope it's not as bad as it sounds.


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ZOSO wrote:Eck can you take your bad luck back. Sitting on the side of the road with a knocking engine again. Sounds like valve train again.

You got help coming? If not, if you're on the north end, feel free to reach out.

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WTF!

ZOSO wrote:Eck can you take your bad luck back. Sitting on the side of the road with a knocking engine again. Sounds like valve train again.

Yea I'm waiting for a tow. On highway 128 and hwy 93.

ZOSO wrote:Eck can you take your bad luck back. Sitting on the side of the road with a knocking engine again. Sounds like valve train again.

That sucks for sure...........interested in root cause

ZOSO wrote:Eck can you take your bad luck back. Sitting on the side of the road with a knocking engine again. Sounds like valve train again.

Since I was on my way out of town I still haven't tore into it to see the cause. 99% sure it's a collapsed lifter. The strange thing is after sitting there for 2 hrs waiting for my tow once it showed up I started the bronco to drive it onto the trailer and the noise went away. No noise once I got home. Seemed to go away after it cooled off.

A "Sucks" story with a happy, but expensive ending.

Friday, I flew back to Colorado to pick up my F250 & trailer my 74 to my new home in Nevada. Saturday morning I left Gunnison, on schedule. I started smelling something, then a few miles past Delta, CO I realized the motor would rev freely when I was on the gas, with the RPMs past 2000. I pulled over, pop'd the hood and realized everything was covered in fuel. Got towed to Grand Junction, and by some miracle found a diesel shop that worked weekends, at regular rates. Sunday morning, their Ford/7.3 guy was scheduled to work and they had a free spot on their schedule. Turns out a steel fuel line that runs across the top of the motor, under the turbo, cracked (a fairly common 7.3 issue). It dumped about 1/4 tank of fuel in about 10 minutes of driving, and soaked the clutch. When the turbo spooled up, at about 2k rpm, it would spin the motor on the soaked clutch. They attempted to clean the clutch, but it wouldn't clean. So they installed a new clutch and had me on the road by about 3pm Sunday. Got home about 4:30 Monday morning, even got to work at 8am.

So if you are ever in Grand Junction, and need diesel work done, I highly recommend High Horsepower Diesel. They were great to deal with, even gave me one of their service trucks to drive around until they finished my truck.

That's a rough one!! I hate issues like that where you may not be able to install the upgraded parts you would have liked to because you are forced to install what is available... That being said, and you went to a diesel shop, what clutch did they install?

I was just looking for the receipt this morning. I can't seem to find it. It actually was an upgraded ceramic clutch & new fly wheel. The pedal is super light now. I'm not really upgrading much on this truck, as far as performance. Just want a reliable rig. The labor and down time was the killer. I guess the good thing is I shouldn't need a new clutch, probably for the life of the truck.

Found the receipt. Luk clutch & flywheel kit, their part number doesn't google.

Well, that's a good brand at least! I was hoping it was a South Bend, but you shouldn't have any trouble with the Luk, especially considering your plans not to up the power.

Yeah, I think you are right. Wish they had put a new throw out bearing in, just thought about that when I googled the clutch. Both the diesel guy in Gunnison and this shop noted how well the truck runs, and how strong the motor is. So that is good news. The guy in GJ asked if it was chipped. It has new Full Force injectors, and just the Flashpaq 'Tow Safe' tune in it. He was surprised that it didn't have a real tune.

Builder delivers all the materials but says we gotta wait 10 more days to get our new building.

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When some chick who just moved here from Maine runs a stop sign. Lucky nobody was hurt and I had hydro boost. Hit her at about 10 mph.

Hoping core support is not bent. Looks Ike fender, bumper and maybe grill slightly. Will know more later. Took the hit on drivers side bumper only.









Guess thatΓÇÖs what I get for driving in the city.

Glad nobody got hurt but man thatΓÇÖs a bummer!! A club favorite will need a little more TLC. But- they arenΓÇÖt any fun if you donΓÇÖt get to drive them.


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That sucks! But it could have been so much worse. Glad you're ok and the damage minimal.

That really does suck but that beauty isnΓÇÖt meant to be a garage queen

Dang it!! Glad everyone was ok. Check the squareness of the frame as well. But I doubt that at 10mph you'd have damaged anything other than what you say.