Have you looked at the MaxJax portable 2 post lift? Kind of a cool idea to be able to have a lift when you want it, but not have it in the way All the time when you don't need it.

 

Haven't looked into lifts yet. I could make one work in my garage now but I want a tall ceiling and a lift that I can get the truck over my head. I am 6'3" I don't want to be ducking and crouching the entire time under it

 

Well guys, I figured I'd throw an update on here.

The first startup vid you saw on Friday was right at closing time. Ran it through one heat cycle, it idled good for about 10 minutes, and was shut off once it came up to normal temp. So we closed up for the weekend.

Came back in Monday (yesterday), fired the truck up to move it out of the workbay, and the thing started knocking. Sounded like bottom end to me, but the oil pressure was good. I think we let it run for about a minute while we were deciding top or bottom end.....

Pulled the rocker covers, no problems there. So we pulled the engine and tore it down. Found out the hard way, NEVER TRUST AN INTAKE MANIFOLD OFF A BLOWN UP ENGINE. Even though we looked into all the ports, and shook it, to check for debris, it obviously had some pieces of broken ring & piston in it.

Two pistons and one cylinder head are damaged. Called ***** at RaceTec, and he's expediting 2 new pistons for me, and my local dealer has a new head, head gaskets, and a new intake manifold on the way.

And yes, Andy was "in the loop" throughout the day yesterday.

 

Holy ****! Bad way to figure it out, but good info nonetheless.

 

sorry bud. So how much did this push back the fun?

 

It's a bummer but it's something that could happen to anyone. I am bummed a little it's going to set us back a little but I am also humbled and reassured I am glad I took it to Roger. Things can happen and it means a lot personally to me for someone to step up and make everything right. I know of other shops that I am not sure I would have gotten the same response or treatment.

Not sure on turn around time. I have other vehicles to drive till the truck is done.

 

Ouch. Why is it that when one thing goes wrong, it just keeps happening over and over again? I think you've had enough problems already; now you just need to enjoy your truck.

 

All I can say is . . . . . that really F ing sucks. Sorry man.

 

It happens. We will get it back together and ripping up the pavement in no time.

 

I did come home to this though.. So I might be hanging around Rogers shop and put this in one day. Also have a Tru Cool at his shop I need to install also.