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He's taken the other two heads off and says they are good to go. I looked in the other cylinders and they are smooth as a baby's butt. The destroyed cylinder (#5) looks really bad, but the block is good to go. He told me that he would replace as much as needed, but in his opinion nothing else...

Could've been, but I doubt it. Cylinder 5 had trouble, all the others look good. I found a cummins guy that is going to swap that single hole in-frame for $800, including parts. Truck should be up and running in a week or so.

I was a not-too-happy Govplanet customer three months before this truck ever showed up.

Those sure look like sleeve parts to me. . . . . .

Have you tried one of these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBF6DX5/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_l-4PEbHZ649SE

Is it odd that the oil and rod both failed at the same time, or do you think that's a coincidence?

Yep. Thrown rod, huh? Does the top or bottom let go?

I'm good with a rebuild, but I don't want to do that if I can help it. I don't think it's a rod or something big, and the clacking is about half as loud with the fresh oil (a thrown rod wouldn't be). Can I see all the rods if I pull the pan?

I got the M936 about a month ago and changed all fluids and filters upon arrival. We drove it around the neighborhood a few times with no problems. I even got to use the crane a couple of times! Then I took it on a 5 mile highway trip, going about 55 mph (not floored). About halfway back, I...