busted rod under 110K miles

[cdclark]

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

[Dirk]

What year and mods?

[cdclark]

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.

[cdclark]

Always run Rotella T oil and keep it changed regular

[forddieseltweek]

I dont think it is common, but you do have PMR's.....

[strokin_early_99]

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.

[strokerboy73]

PMR's? ?? ?

[Dave]

Originally Posted by strokerboy73

PMR's? ?? ?

powdered metal rods, they are weaker than forged rods

[Dirk]

powdered metal rods

EDIT: Beaten like a step child.

[strokerboy73]

thanks.