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So, finally got the truck all ready to go since rebiild. I got 1100 trouble free miles on it. Been pushing it hard, trying to weed out any bugs or issues. Hook up the 5th wheel, get going down the road, 4 miles....4 #@&#$! miles... And I blow a freeze plug on right under turbo on the water jacket. 4 miles.... Now, before ya ask, yes, I replaced all the freeze plugs during the build. However, I had them done at the machine shop when the block was getting worked over. So, now what...roadside assistance got me home....but for some reason I don't think the answer is to just put in a new freeze plug and then "go see what happens." I will be calling the machine shop on Monday to see their thoughts, and to give them a piece of my mind. Any thoughts on better freeze plugs? I know a block off plate would probably just cause a different one to blow...Can I trust that the rest of the plugs where done properly? Once it is fixed, how do I load the motor down to the point where it would be the same as towing the 5th wheel so I can test it out without risking the trailer or having to have both towed back home.
