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Anybody have a take out or rebuilt that runs? Trying to keep my budget around $500 or so. This will be a 465 ldt multi fuel that I'm lookin for.

Well... the positive thing about all this, is that at least I learned how to tear the motor down. I am thinking a take out would probably be my best option at this point. I do appreciate all the advise. I pm a member in in IL who has a motor, so I guess I play the waiting game. If anybody has a...

No need to apologize Dipstick, I didn't think you were a smartass. You comment made sense and I completely understand. I would think if I didn't have oil getting to my bearings that I would have had issues sooner but I could be wrong.

I am not a mechanics bit from most of you guys, no I did not make sure the holes were lined up, I didn't know about lining them up. I did not gauge the crank or bearings since all looked ok, I reused the bearings but different rod and piston. I applied assembly lube to the bearings from pistons...

Bearing issues So I rebuild my motor a while ago after melting a piston, cracked two sleeves, and a blwon head gasket, and after a few weeks now my motor grinds and won't stay running. It makes horrible knocking and grinding sounds. I pulled the oil pan off and found tons of metal in there. I...

I would like to give a tip for anybody who has never done a head gasket repair before. Don't be scared, it's really easy!! Much easier than most car/truck motors. Purchase a set of standard wrenches if you don't have all the sizes, at least up to 3/4". Same for the sockets in 3/8 1/2 and 3/4...

I made more adjustments to my truck over the past few weeks, I tweeked the fuel up by one flat, cleaned my bellhousing and greased the throw out bearing, some more minor adjustments to the valve lashes. The truck has been running like a champ. Almost always starts right away and I have more...

I do want to add a step by step process for changing out the head gaskets for others who are not mechanically inclined. I want to add a list of tools needed and extra parts/ gaskets. I know you can read the tm's but sometimes its a PITA to find exactly what you need to do. Probably be nice to...

Well I figured some things out. I feel lucky and dumb at the same time, I was going to check my valves again to make sure I had them set right, well, both push rods fell off the valves! Apparently I forgot to tighten the nut when I set the valve. Now since I fixed that and checked my other...

It may be possible one of the valves could be off, especially if a nut came loose. I know the injectors are getting fuel because all the lines have fuel shootin out when I loosened them, so I am wondering if the injector is not popping like it should or its sticking. When the rain stops I plan...

I think you were just as excited to get it running as I was!! I do want to add some things about my truck as I drove it yesterday. I notice it lacks power in all gears, temp stays around 160 - 170 even with the pedal to the floor going up hill, It sounds like there is a mis or a dead cylinder...

I have great news!! My beast is running again!!. I spent a lot of time over the past two days working on it. I did manage to get it started without bleeding the lines. I did have a scare though. When Shawn was helping me, we turned it over and the batteries were weak, we sprayed a little either...

Well, I started my reassembly today. I got two sleeves swapped out, and two pistons installed. I baught a ring compressor from Advanced Auto Parts and it was actually big enough to do the job. I used Ultra slick on my bearings and pistons for easy installation. I put my heads back on and torqued...

I didn't hear anything from my co worker, but I was told by a friend about a shop here in town. Going to call them and find out about my heads, otherwise I found two places by my work, they have engines for sale, so maybe they can help. Hope all I hear is good news!!

Well I received my gaskets today from Tnj Murray's. $55 for head gasket, with the integrated fire rings. Now I just have to get the rest of my parts and have my heads checked, then I can slow start putting the motor back together. I like using my android for this since it's quick and easy to get...

Who knows, maybe I will just win the lotto jackpot, have millions, pay someone to fully restore my truck, host a rally somewhere, pay for everyone's fuel, and have fun!! Sounds good to me. Someday. . .

Oh definetly I agree with you 100%. I'm trying to prep the head the best I can. I just have to find a machine shop around here first. I know why exactly how it happend. I guess I should of explained it a long time ago. When I was driving my truck down the highway going 55 with 6 wheel drive...

Thanks for the info. I don't think you sound like a prick. I appreciate your input. A buddy of mine is a mechanic and has experience with these motors. He told me almost the same thing. The problem is he is in Michigan where I came from. I try to talk to him as much as possible, but with both us...

The only reason why I mentioned the tp for oil filter because I heard from multiple mechanics who work on farm eqipment, said the old school farmers do this. I don't know what or how exactly but I guess it's wise no to test on my truck. I'm spending a lot of time and money to get that old girl...

I forgot to mention, the first pic is before I did anything. It was dark when I took the other pics so you might have to zoom in on it. I think it came out well. The valves have small indentations now where the melted metal once was but they are nice and smooth now.