107,000 boosted miles comes to an end!
10-31-2011, 11:16 AM
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I used 4032 on the original.
I have 2618 pistons in it now, it has 138,000 miles now with at least half of those pulling a trailer. This engine is using about one quart of oil in 1500miles, not something I'm fond of! I will try and take it apart in the next year and see why, but I suspect my ring side clearance is getting loose.
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I have 2618 pistons in it now, it has 138,000 miles now with at least half of those pulling a trailer. This engine is using about one quart of oil in 1500miles, not something I'm fond of! I will try and take it apart in the next year and see why, but I suspect my ring side clearance is getting loose.
Kurt
Ahh the good 'ol days!
11-09-2011, 05:04 AM
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I used 4032 on the original.
I have 2618 pistons in it now, it has 138,000 miles now with at least half of those pulling a trailer. This engine is using about one quart of oil in 1500miles, not something I'm fond of! I will try and take it apart in the next year and see why, but I suspect my ring side clearance is getting loose.
Kurt
I have 2618 pistons in it now, it has 138,000 miles now with at least half of those pulling a trailer. This engine is using about one quart of oil in 1500miles, not something I'm fond of! I will try and take it apart in the next year and see why, but I suspect my ring side clearance is getting loose.
Kurt
11-10-2011, 11:05 AM
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Sorry, was miles after the 107,000 of the original post. It is at 139,000 right now with a trailer on its back! So this engine has 32,000 miles on it in just under a year. Over 20,000 with enclosed trailer attached.
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09-30-2012, 09:59 AM
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154,000 miles now, this engine installed at 107,000 and I broke another lifter! This time it was cylinder 2 ex. Right now I need my truck so no pictures until I pull it apart.
I think the heavy towing with this engine did it in. I moved from Mi to NC and kept driving it across the mountains pulling the trailer loaded. This time I will be adding an oil cooler, and I might change the ci a bit.
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I think the heavy towing with this engine did it in. I moved from Mi to NC and kept driving it across the mountains pulling the trailer loaded. This time I will be adding an oil cooler, and I might change the ci a bit.
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09-26-2018, 04:46 PM
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Kurt, I have a very similar build. What are your thoughts on a torque converter? I'm currently running a stock 80e. I want a bigger stall, but then I still want to be able to tow occasionally as well....
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For those that passed 2nd grade and know how to read dates, yes, I am aware.
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09-27-2018, 08:50 AM
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Eric,
I’ve had a few different converters over the years, but none have been great. When towing it will sometimes slip the converter when I use a higher stallspeed converter. The higher stalls use smaller components and the clutch doesn’t seem like it has enough holding power. I have 170,000 miles on it now and just put a stock converter back in it as the next drive it does will be into Texas from NC pulling the trailer. When the converter clutch goes bad it normally hurts a bunch of other stuff. The most recent one wrecked the front pump.
I’ve had a few different converters over the years, but none have been great. When towing it will sometimes slip the converter when I use a higher stallspeed converter. The higher stalls use smaller components and the clutch doesn’t seem like it has enough holding power. I have 170,000 miles on it now and just put a stock converter back in it as the next drive it does will be into Texas from NC pulling the trailer. When the converter clutch goes bad it normally hurts a bunch of other stuff. The most recent one wrecked the front pump.
03-15-2020, 06:24 AM
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cant complain about 100000 milkes of hard driving
