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To answer your question, the catch can WILL NOT solve this problem 1 bit. The only solution for you is drilling the 1/16" weep hole in the intercooler so that the condensate buildup drain to atmosphere. Also, keep you spark plugs gapped at .030 and keep them changed every 30k miles. This will guarantee that you will NEVER have an engine misfire ever again.
I understand that there are two separate issues regarding a catch can and weep hole, however I do disagree that the catch can would not solve the problem one bit. While the conditions I've described may have contributed to the condensation of water inside the intercooler, I am sure that some oily mess made up a portion of it. No matter if the catch can wouldn't solve the condensate problem, it would at least catch some of the crud that gets build up, before it gets blown through the engine potentially causing a misfire.
Thanks for the info on the plugs, I am curious to see their condition.
I understand that there are two separate issues regarding a catch can and weep hole, however I do disagree that the catch can would not solve the problem one bit. While the conditions I've described may have contributed to the condensation of water inside the intercooler, I am sure that some oily mess made up a portion of it. No matter if the catch can wouldn't solve the condensate problem, it would at least catch some of the crud that gets build up, before it gets blown through the engine potentially causing a misfire.
Thanks for the info on the plugs, I am curious to see their condition.
The oil buildup an be stopped with a catch can - Yes. BUT, it can't stop the condensate from building in the intercooler. There is enough made that will blow out spark and has hydrolocked engines before. This is why the weep hole has been widely adopted. There are many out there with the same thought as you, but still have misfire after the catch can is installed.
Good looking truck and nice write-up. Hope you get our EcoBoost woes resolved and a plan set up going forward to eliminate.
Oh, and whenever I'm comparing vehicle suspension height from one side to the other, I always measure from the fender down to the center of the wheel itself (axle), not fender to top of tire or fender to ground. This eliminates any discrepancy that may be caused by differences between the tires themselves (e.g, inflation, mostly).
The oil buildup an be stopped with a catch can - Yes. BUT, it can't stop the condensate from building in the intercooler. There is enough made that will blow out spark and has hydrolocked engines before. This is why the weep hole has been widely adopted. There are many out there with the same thought as you, but still have misfire after the catch can is installed.
Yeah I agree with you.
Originally Posted by roadPilot
Good looking truck and nice write-up. Hope you get our EcoBoost woes resolved and a plan set up going forward to eliminate.
Oh, and whenever I'm comparing vehicle suspension height from one side to the other, I always measure from the fender down to the center of the wheel itself (axle), not fender to top of tire or fender to ground. This eliminates any discrepancy that may be caused by differences between the tires themselves (e.g, inflation, mostly).
Thanks. Yes good point on the measuring for changes in height. Photos taken in same spot before and after so no worries there. But yes a better way to determine any changes in suspension height.
Hadn't yet changed the oil on the truck. The transmission dust shield comes off fine, and same with the flap under the radiator- once I found the oil filter. The oil filter was difficult to get to laying on the ground. No problems with the oil change and minimal mess.
Air filter wasn't bad but replaced it anyway.
Changing the spark plugs wasn't too bad but the coil packs were a pain in the *** to get out. The old plugs were wrung in there pretty tight. I made sure to apply some anti seize onto the new plugs, all gapped to .030. Most were right on out of the box. I had some new plug boots, but the old ones were in new condition, so I just added some dielectric grease and put them back in.
Here's a shot of the old plugs. All were fairly evenly worn, all above .045 gap and some likely nearing .048.
While I was working on the truck I figured it was a good time to pull the intercooler. Wasn't too bad to pull once I figured out the lower air dam had to come off. I got the intercooler out and poured it into a drain pan. As I suspected, there was some water. Here it is, in a 16.9 oz bottle. Probably a little over one ounce.
I considered drilling a drain hole in the bottom of the intercooler while I had it out. Instead I will see how it runs for a while. If nothing happens, I will check the intercooler again out of curiousity. If I get the hesitation again, I will drill a hole.
Been busy lately. Picked up a Welder in January. Had never MIG welded before. First project was a welding cart. Next up was a transmission skidplate for the truck!
Now for the skidplate. I took some inspiration from the RCI design for the bend to clear the exhaust cross pipe. Otherwise, I had a basic idea of what I wanted to and rolled with it. Got some 3/16" plate and some 1.25" Angle iron. Scored and welded the bends, mocking them up several times to ensure good fitment and clearance. I added the angle iron to stiffen the plate and give it some rigidity. When I removed the factory dust shield, I was able to re-use the factory bolts and nutserts in the frame. I was even able to use a stock hole in the transmission crossmember for one of the nutserts. The other I drilled a hole and painting. On the factory engine skidplate I had to cut off the rear 'lip' which the dust cover hung off of. This allowed the trans skid to sit behind the engine skid. I will let the photos speak for themselves.
01-08-2017, 05:25 PM
