Sweet!
Thanks Robert.
I used assembly lube for the cap bearing but I got a little excited and put lube on both sides of the con rod bearing! I figured it would help me slide 'er in like a gentlemen. Should I take it out and try to clean the con rod side a bit? Maybe push the piston up the bore and wipe the bearing area w/a new rag?
I just bought a stethoscope and will remove the valve covers again and give all 8 sets a listenen' too.
Guys thanks again for all of your awesome help! Without all of you guys I'd be searching for another machine shop to take me over the barrel.
I belong to an f-150 forum and they don't have a unified front like you guys. There is stuff going all over the place and everyone puts in their two cents (after having admitted to an oil change being their biggest mechanical adventure).
I will keep you posted as to how it runs and if I find anything I'll let you know.
Until the next funny noise/smell/vibration, etc......
Thanks Robert.
I used assembly lube for the cap bearing but I got a little excited and put lube on both sides of the con rod bearing! I figured it would help me slide 'er in like a gentlemen. Should I take it out and try to clean the con rod side a bit? Maybe push the piston up the bore and wipe the bearing area w/a new rag?
I just bought a stethoscope and will remove the valve covers again and give all 8 sets a listenen' too.
Guys thanks again for all of your awesome help! Without all of you guys I'd be searching for another machine shop to take me over the barrel.
I belong to an f-150 forum and they don't have a unified front like you guys. There is stuff going all over the place and everyone puts in their two cents (after having admitted to an oil change being their biggest mechanical adventure).
I will keep you posted as to how it runs and if I find anything I'll let you know.
Until the next funny noise/smell/vibration, etc......
