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Old 01-19-2008, 02:59 PM
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Thumbs down busted rod under 110K miles

Anyone konw if a busted rod in a 7.3 with under 110K miles is common????

Haven't opened the motor up yet but there is a 2" diameter hole in the side of the block. Truck has had regular maint, just alot of highway miles under 3K miles of towing a 42' camper.

Amazed and disappointed...

Louise
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Old 01-19-2008, 03:00 PM
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What year and mods?
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Old 01-19-2008, 03:06 PM
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02 F-250 SD, Superchip on HP mode (towing mode whien pulling camper) 4" exhaust, K&N. Nothing major engine wise. 8" lift w/ 37" SSR's.
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Old 01-19-2008, 03:07 PM
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Always run Rotella T oil and keep it changed regular
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Old 01-19-2008, 03:13 PM
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I dont think it is common, but you do have PMR's.....
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Old 01-19-2008, 03:16 PM
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WOW. That superchip tuner must put out the power....


Bummer to hear. I know a guy, Joey from Terminator, that broke a rod driving down the freeway in his 95. Sometimes it happens and no one knows why. The down side is you have PMR's which are a weak point to begin with.
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PMR's? ?? ?
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PMR's? ?? ?
powdered metal rods, they are weaker than forged rods
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Old 01-19-2008, 03:25 PM
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powdered metal rods

EDIT: Beaten like a step child.
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Old 01-19-2008, 03:27 PM
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thanks.
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