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    In frame Cummins 8.3 rebuild, Anyone here done it??

    Ok, bad news..... the head is warped, valves are in need of re-seating so off to Ohio I go in about 3 hours to pick up a newish motor. 30 day warranty and I get to hear it run before I get it. I should have this thing back in by Sunday night just in time for some possible snow events next...
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    In frame Cummins 8.3 rebuild, Anyone here done it??

    Removed the head today.... melted no 5 piston, bent exhaust valve and broke the rocker arm retainer. Liner is shot in number 5 and rough in one and three. I'm having the head checked for cracks and make sure it is not warped. 2 injectors were hard to get out and I think number 5 injector has...
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    In frame Cummins 8.3 rebuild, Anyone here done it??

    Ok, I am moving the truck inside today and pull the head to see what damage was done. The truck runs with a miss. Number 5 cylinder is gone, looks like raw fuel coming out of it and when you crack the injector it makes no difference in how the motor runs. Number 1 cylinder also showed very...
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    In frame Cummins 8.3 rebuild, Anyone here done it??

    I have a motor overheat and loose a cylinder (still diagnosing) and It seems doing an in-frame rebuild is what I am leaning towards. Has anyone here done this? Just looking for pointers advice etc. Thanks Steve
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