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Engine Failure Diagnosis

            Pistons
               The improper riser height on a 5.7L engine allowed water ingestion which caused a stuck piston.


                                                                                  a - Stuck piston












                                                a                          68060

            Valves
               A lack of water caused a 5.7L engine to overheat which caused preignition and detonation.


                                                                                           a - Preignition and detonation
                                                                                               damage








                                                                        a







                                                                                   68063
               Improperly installed risers and muffler on a 7.4L engine allowed water ingestion which caused stuck valves.























                                                                                                              68061
                                                          Stuck valves








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