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So after a semi long haul; I finally found out what the problem was with my motor.

A workmanship issue was the cause, (Thank you Ford of Kenai Alaska & Sound Ford of Renton WA).

The first dealer used the old manifold off the 1st engine that had a rod come apart (thus putting bits and pieces all thru the motor). new motor with old manifold ; that motor lasted less than 2k, New motor same old manifold (mind you they never cleaned out the old manifold). Motor #3 previous owner still having issues , and his local dealership going ti*'s up; has it barged to Seattle and this is where Sound Ford comes in. Rather than cracking the valve covers or even popping a plug or 2 to see inside the cylinders.

One of there managers drive the truck for a few days and reports to the old owner its fine and there is no issues.

Well the same old manifold was on there dropping bits and pieces of the last motors failures and some pieces went thru the motor and some didn't ( Thus my personal dilemma). 4 cylinders affected, a rocker arm was pulled off and setting beside the place where it should be and so on.

Now complete new short block , new heads and Yes A New Manifold...

Hopefully it will be done by next week so i can continue planning on my BAJA trip in March