Well, I blew it up on the way home.

[Donald Poppell]

Sorry for your bad luck.......
Hopefully it is nothing but good from here on out.

 

[roadwarrior]

Yeah, this was the CL truck, MikeW. And I thought it was a decent deal at the time. The truck is in really good shape, otherwise. Everything works, except that small hole in the engine block thing!
Tom, I sent you a PM.

 

[mikew]

If I recall the listed price correctly, you can swap out the engine and it still would be a fair deal.

Those suckers are heavy, don't drop it on your toes (or head)!

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Just for curiosity sake, what make engine is it, White, Hercules or Continental?

BC

 

[roadwarrior]

It is a Hercules, manufactur date of 8-92.

 

[TexAndy]

I think you need a few tubes of JB weld to fix that.

 

[SteamnSteel]

Hope my luck is better when I get one. Just for grins and everyone else's satisfaction, fire it up and see how long it will run or drive way. might be a fun messy experiment.

 

[OEFISHER]

I hate to hear about that. I thought I was the only one with luck like that. I hope you can come up with an engine soon and cheap. Keep us posted.

 

[466Navastar]

is it worth tearing it down and seein what it looks like?....the hole can be welded up if the insides arent toast

 

[phil2968]

is it worth tearing it down and seein what it looks like?....the hole can be welded up if the insides arent toast

I agree, it's worth a look see.

 

[Chevyman_15237]

Did it start to knock at all... or was it KABOOOOM? I think mine has a knock, but not real sure....

 

[DieselBob]

I agree, it's worth a look see.

I would agree a postmortem is in order. Would be interesting to know what caused the failure. Rod, rod bolt, piston or did the end of the injector fail. Inquiring minds want to know. Also was that the original manufacture date or a rebuilt tag ?

 

[roadwarrior]

There was a little noise, that I thought was in the upper end. The truck was very low on power and the temp was around 220, it shuddered and boom. Part of the piston came thru the block, and just looking thru the hole, the bottom end of the rod looks intact so I suspect a wrist pin or something. I wondered about trying to weld the block, but was afraid to mention it. The date was on the block data tag, right next to the hole.

I have searched, can anyone point me to a TM or thread about removing the powerplant? I would like to see some pics and study on it before tearing into it.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Bummer, Dude.

When we got our Deuce it came with a spare engine in the crate. (Not for sale - might someday need it.) I can confirm that they are HEAVY and care should be taken in handling.

Autopsy the engine and post your Coroner's Report, please. We can learn something from the forensics.

You truck looks like a gem, although now "in the rough". We wish you good fortune in polishing it back up to its previous luster.

March on, SteelSoldier!

 

[Bob H]

Am I the only one that wonders what got the temp up to 220°?
I don't think I've seen any of mine go past 165°, even on a couple hour run in the middle of August.

 

[swampzr2]

Yeah 220 is a bit hot, but hot enough to shoo a piston through the motor?

Am I the only one that wonders what got the temp up to 220°?
I don't think I've seen any of mine go past 165°, even on a couple hour run in the middle of August.

 

[Jump Start]

Hate to hear of your loss just curious what you invested in your purchase? Is this your first truck? Again hate to hear of your loss.

 

[flyxpl]

Am I the only one that wonders what got the temp up to 220°?
I don't think I've seen any of mine go past 165°, even on a couple hour run in the middle of August.

My geuss would be a blown head gasket .

 

[steelandcanvas]

Am I the only one that wonders what got the temp up to 220°?
I don't think I've seen any of mine go past 165°, even on a couple hour run in the middle of August.

No, the thought crossed my mind also. I just figured it was the least of his problems, now.
But when you get ready to re-install a new motor, I'd check that cooling system out real well.
Sorry to hear Roadwarrior about your "Herc Missile".

 

[porkysplace]

Hope my luck is better when I get one. Just for grins and everyone else's satisfaction, fire it up and see how long it will run or drive way. might be a fun messy experiment.

Why trash the remaining parts that are salvageable , just because there is a hole in the block dosen't mean there isn't a ton of parts. Running it till it dies would turn a $1000 worth of spare parts into scap because lack of oil .