1983 F150 Spent main, rod bearing?

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CHAOSCOW
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I was driving from texas to florida when my truck started decellerating and squeeling, like a metal type of squeeling. when it came to a stop it died and wouldnt turn over. I got it looked at at pep boys and they said it was either a spent main or rod bearing. I really have no idea what those are i've been trying to look them up to see if it's something i can repair myself. I have access to a shop with all the tools jacks, engine hoists n stuff. Please help thx
Mar 24, 2007 at 4:43 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Do you mean a spun main bearing? No unless you have done a complete engine rebuild. If a main has spun it has also ruined the crankshaft journal.
That means a complete teardown! But take it to a real mechanic...pep boy are just that...BOYS!
Mar 24, 2007 at 9:50 PM
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CHAOSCOW
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Thanks i appreciate the reply, i'll see what a "real" mechanic has got to say about it, you're not the first person to give that advice so it must be good :P
Mar 25, 2007 at 5:22 AM
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