โSep-21-2018 10:31 AM
โSep-25-2018 08:28 PM
FishOnOne wrote:
Don,
This is a 6.7 Power Stroke. It doesn't have any chains.
โSep-25-2018 07:48 PM
โSep-25-2018 07:28 PM
SidecarFlip wrote:Turtle n Peeps wrote:
First let me say I'm no fan of the 3.0 diesel engine with it's 14 miles of timing chain!
That said, to say it's the worst diesel engine ever made is hyperbole at the very least. Crazy in fact. Does this guy really think the 3.0 is worse than the 5.7 Olds or even the 6.0 Ford? Really?
Come on Scotty! Really?
6.0's are fine once you replace the stretchy headbolts and fix the EGR. The 5.7 was a gas motor converted to diesel. No comparison
โSep-25-2018 08:24 AM
hvac wrote:
I have 2015 eco diesel with 47k miles. The computer shows 32k towing a 28 front bedroom ATC toy hauler. Most of this is a tough run to Oregon and N Cali.
I recently needed the egr cooler replaced, but that's it for issues. It pulls like a mule, no drama, I seldom over get over 2500 rpm with the 8 spd ZF and 3.92 rear end. Full air suspension is incredible. Mileage is the best I've ever had, and I will never go back to normally aspirated towing at altitude.
That all being said, I have the factory extended warranty to 120k miles. This engine can achieve very high numbers of reliability, some over 300k. But, it can tank quickly and most are using a tune to by pass the egr. I'm stock for lots of reasons, mainly because tunes are illegal.
Would I buy another? In a heartbeat. But only if towing is a requirement. That's where it shines.
โSep-25-2018 07:07 AM
FishOnOne wrote:wilber1 wrote:
You could get a Cummins. No chains.
Here's a cummins with plenty of chains.
โSep-25-2018 05:14 AM
specta wrote:
I don't know how anybody could watch the entire video.
โSep-24-2018 06:49 PM
Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
I sure like mine and know a lot of people that like theirs too.
As for the timing chain comment they are no different than any other overhead cam engine. At least it has shorter chains that go from each head to the crank, than a chain from the cam to the crank.
VM 3.0
The Ford 6.7 diesel has one chain that goes from one head to the cam/water pump to the other head and finally to the crank. It fails and it takes out all of the pistons. The 3.0 chain fails and it takes out one head and bank of pistons. Either way you are going to be spending a ton of money if you are out of warranty.
Ford 6.7
Don
โSep-24-2018 06:43 PM
wilber1 wrote:
You could get a Cummins. No chains.
โSep-24-2018 06:17 PM
โSep-24-2018 03:06 PM
โSep-24-2018 07:17 AM
spoon059 wrote:SidecarFlip wrote:
6.0's are fine once you replace the stretchy headbolts and fix the EGR. The 5.7 was a gas motor converted to diesel. No comparison
They are both diesel engines right? Yea... its a direct comparison. I'm sure a couple of changes to the Ecodiesel would make it better in some people's eyes, just like the 6.0.
โSep-24-2018 03:36 AM
Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
My Mom's twin had a 1980 Cutlass with the 5.7 diesel that was converted over to gas by GM. New fuel lines, gas tank and engine.
Dad ordered a 1981 Cutlass Supreme Brougham Diesel that would not start when he went to pick it up. After changing the batteries two times and it still wouldn't start he walked away for that POS.
I worked for a guy that one of our company cars was a 1980 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham that never got used in the winter because diesel fuel was so bad back then it would gel up and leave you stranded. Happened to me way to many times to count.
That little experiment cost GM a boat load of money and all but killed the diesel market in cars for a long time.
As for the guy that made that video, I agree he should spend his time cleaning his property up and less time making himself look stupid on you-tube.
Don
โSep-23-2018 11:01 PM
โSep-23-2018 09:52 PM