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Sent to Car Experts February 22, 2006 8:06 a.m.

We had a new engine put in our Ford F350. The truck was having to run in passing gear all the time. The work was done 350 miles from home. When we got back to our home town we took the truck back into the shop. We were told the timing was never set. My qustion is what kind of damage and wear and tear could this have caused on the new engine and our transmission?

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1993 Ford F350 460

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Status: Closed Value: $10

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February 22, 2006 9:27 a.m. (1 hour and 20 minutes later)

Thanks for your question.

Did you have any overheating at all?

Thanks

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Sent February 23, 2006 9:22 a.m. (23 hours and 55 minutes later)

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We had a new engine put in our Ford F350. The truck was having to run in passing gear all the time. The work was done 350 miles from home. When we got back to our home town we took the truck back into the shop. We were told the timing was never set. My qustion is what kind of damage and wear and tear could this have caused on the new engine and our transmission? The truck never over heated or anything it just didn't seem to have any power. Will this cause alot of wear on the new engine or on the transmission- driving without the timing set for 350 miles or more?

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Sent February 23, 2006 9:24 a.m. (1 minute and 10 seconds later)

No over heating the truck just didn't have any power.

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February 23, 2006 11:50 a.m. (2 hours and 26 minutes later)

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Well if it didn't overheat you will probably be alright. This is a pretty tough engine. I've seen these put up with a lot before they gave up.

As long as it runs ok now. I wouldn't be too concerned about it. But I would call the place and let them know about this whole thing though.

Thanks

Fordanswerman

Fordanswerman -- Auto Service Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 263 Car Accepts
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Sent February 23, 2006 5:30 p.m. (5 hours and 39 minutes later)

Today the Transmission seems to be making a whinning noise. Wouls this have nothing to do with it?

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February 23, 2006 8:00 p.m. (2 hours and 30 minutes later)

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I would think not. Does it shift ok? Fluid ok?

Thanks

Fordanswerman

Fordanswerman -- Auto Service Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 263 Car Accepts
Ford Engine Master/Transmission Master/Chassis Master=Ford Senior Master also Diesel 7.3/6.0

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