2000 Ford F53 6.8L V10 Blown Head Gaskets (NOW RUNNING!)

Can be used on all 99-04 5.4 and V10 Heavy Duty F Series Gassers.
wdshea
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2000 Ford F53 6.8L V10 Blown Head Gaskets (NOW RUNNING!)

Unread post by wdshea »

Did a compression test.

All cylinders had at best 10psi dry, & 10psi wet. The exception being cylinder 1 & 5, which had 50psi and 60psi respectively (wet & dry).

My problem is how to get to the timing chain cover.

I assume the fan bolt is left hand thread.

Any tips, tricks, and valve timing procedure would be appreciated.
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Re: 2000 Ford F53 6.8L V10 Blown Head Gaskets

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I think its more likely to be bent valves from the sound of it.
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Re: 2000 Ford F53 6.8L V10 Blown Head Gaskets

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the member gz87ky has an 04 f53. You might want to hit him up.
wdshea
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Re: 2000 Ford F53 6.8L V10 Blown Head Gaskets

Unread post by wdshea »

I managed to find a Ford service pdf, i'd like to upload it for future reference for anyone else if possible.

Got the heads pulled, valves are fine. (At least, not bent)

The head gaskets were smoked. Literally.

The knock sensor and head temp sensor wires were melted... fingers crossed.

Any brand/model recommendations for a straight edge to check the block deck?
wdshea
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Re: 2000 Ford F53 6.8L V10 Blown Head Gaskets

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Head gaskets replaced and engine starts!

Any way, since this is an F53 chassis, i'd like to add an exteranl fuel pump for better flow/pressure and serviceability.

Any recommendations on a quality external fuel pump with adequate flow?
decipha
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Re: 2000 Ford F53 6.8L V10 Blown Head Gaskets (NOW RUNNING!)

Unread post by decipha »

bosch 44 has been around since jesus was a baby but its loud dont matter on an rv though i assume
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