AceFord04

I would replace the engine with that many miles, but that's just me. More power to ya

DungBeetle

Changed out plugs, swapped COPs, injectors, and VCTs between banks, and scanner indicates that it is only running on bank 2 at idle. Confirmed by unplugging injectors on cylinders 1-4 and found no difference at idle. When revved past 1500, it clears up and runs great. Any suggestions?

dhop08

Sounds like a good deal. I brought an 2004 lariat with 290K that was poorly running for 3K this past September. It ran ok till about Dec/Jan. then it started doing the same things your truck is doing. I didn't put much money in trying to fix it cause of the miles, I have just been saving up for a good used motor. Good luck on your journey.

DungBeetle

Found the issue. #4 cylinder



Will be pulling and dropping in a lower mile replacement

wolfy53

yeah that will do it. Glad you found it. keep us updated on the progress!

Nice work

DungBeetle

Step #1 - Rear bumper and bed removed. Had to use the blue wrench and the grinder on the bed bolts. I have never seen so much dirt laying on / in a frame before.

smcox1

Can't wait to see this one come together and glad you kept it out of a graveyard. For that price it was a hell of a deal and I would probably put in some kind of powerstroke just to make it really unique.

CobraJeff27

I made a thread about putting a navigator 5.4 4v in mine. You could always do that.

SCGC01F1

Nice start to the project. Did the same thing, buying a used truck with high miles and replacing the motor. It's been a fun project.

DungBeetle

Pulled seats and carpet yesterday. All cab mount bolts removed. Need to remove front bumper and core support bolts, and then the cab will be ready to be lifted off of the frame.

This truck was filthy. I can't understand why people don't clean up after themselves.