Some things I learned this past month or so
#16
12-16-2014, 06:12 AM
Ok Dan, since you bumped this back op to the top, I have one more thing to add.
I think, after years of calling Ford engineers idiots, that I figured out why they put that stupid oil pressure idiot gauge in.
After driving my truck a few thousand miles, and watching the electric/mechanical gauge, I think it just might freak out the average, non gearhead 6.0 owner. That gauge rocks the world when the engine is cold, settles down to about 55 lbs on the highway, but drops to 20 or below hot and idling.
If they were to come with a 0-80 lb gauge, it would be all over the map. I'm sure they would have been getting non-stop calls about it from new truck owners.
Now maybe my pressure is low, maybe I hurt my crank running the 70/30 mixture, and I'm about to get a surprise, but I don't think so... there was no metal in any of the 3 filters I put in in the last 2000 miles during the fiasco, and the oil pressure hits 80 plus cold.
I think these engines just have a bunch of internal leakage... pistons jets, big crank clearances, high pressure oil usage, and mabe even more valve train oiling for the 4 valves per cylinder. Never thought to stop and check that one out in the rebuilding confusion.
Anyway, that's my useless info for the night!
I think, after years of calling Ford engineers idiots, that I figured out why they put that stupid oil pressure idiot gauge in.
After driving my truck a few thousand miles, and watching the electric/mechanical gauge, I think it just might freak out the average, non gearhead 6.0 owner. That gauge rocks the world when the engine is cold, settles down to about 55 lbs on the highway, but drops to 20 or below hot and idling.
If they were to come with a 0-80 lb gauge, it would be all over the map. I'm sure they would have been getting non-stop calls about it from new truck owners.
Now maybe my pressure is low, maybe I hurt my crank running the 70/30 mixture, and I'm about to get a surprise, but I don't think so... there was no metal in any of the 3 filters I put in in the last 2000 miles during the fiasco, and the oil pressure hits 80 plus cold.
I think these engines just have a bunch of internal leakage... pistons jets, big crank clearances, high pressure oil usage, and mabe even more valve train oiling for the 4 valves per cylinder. Never thought to stop and check that one out in the rebuilding confusion.
Anyway, that's my useless info for the night!
#17
12-16-2014, 11:27 AM
My fave
Amen to that! I always look around when I hear one in the parking lots, such recognizable distinct sound.
#18
12-16-2014, 12:42 PM
Thanks to my 6.0 and my wife I learned a motorcycle lift is the best thing to work on these engines. I bought a small roll around tool box put the necessary tools for the job in it and roll it up the ramp, adjust lift to desired hight and work comfortably. I highly recommend one not too pricey and saves wear and tear on the ol' bones and muscles.
The next thing I learned is there are people that care to help and give good dependable information on this forum. I could have done the job without the lift but not the knowledge freely shared with me here.
The next thing I learned is there are people that care to help and give good dependable information on this forum. I could have done the job without the lift but not the knowledge freely shared with me here.
#19
12-16-2014, 12:55 PM
Here's what I use when working on mine. Granted, it's a two wheel drive so a bit lower then the fours.
About 22 bucks from Harbor Freight and about 14" high.
Step Stool/Working Platform
About 22 bucks from Harbor Freight and about 14" high.
Step Stool/Working Platform
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