7.3 powerstroke questions on buying
#1
09-03-2015, 12:29 PM
7.3 powerstroke questions on buying
Good morning,
I am new to Diesels and am looking at purchasing either a 7.3 or 6.0 stroker, for work and towing. Are there any specific things on these motors to look out for it will be a 4x4. How many miles are too many as far as life span as I can do the rebuild when needed (dad's a diesel mechanic of 30yrs). But I am in need of specific thing to look out for on these motors that Cummins guys won't know to look out for. Any and all advice will be appreciated.
I am new to Diesels and am looking at purchasing either a 7.3 or 6.0 stroker, for work and towing. Are there any specific things on these motors to look out for it will be a 4x4. How many miles are too many as far as life span as I can do the rebuild when needed (dad's a diesel mechanic of 30yrs). But I am in need of specific thing to look out for on these motors that Cummins guys won't know to look out for. Any and all advice will be appreciated.
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09-03-2015, 07:12 PM
Good morning,
I am new to Diesels and am looking at purchasing either a 7.3 or 6.0 stroker, for work and towing. Are there any specific things on these motors to look out for it will be a 4x4. How many miles are too many as far as life span as I can do the rebuild when needed (dad's a diesel mechanic of 30yrs). But I am in need of specific thing to look out for on these motors that Cummins guys won't know to look out for. Any and all advice will be appreciated.
I am new to Diesels and am looking at purchasing either a 7.3 or 6.0 stroker, for work and towing. Are there any specific things on these motors to look out for it will be a 4x4. How many miles are too many as far as life span as I can do the rebuild when needed (dad's a diesel mechanic of 30yrs). But I am in need of specific thing to look out for on these motors that Cummins guys won't know to look out for. Any and all advice will be appreciated.
On the 6.0's ....
1. beware of the 03/04MY 05MY had great improvements with the HPOP, EGR, and Cooling.
2. The "primary" concern with these is the Head Gasket Issue which resulted from insufficient clamping design. An APR Stud Conversion which limits the stretch, increases integrity of the clamping system with new OE Gasket Kit pretty much takes care of that.
3. The Fuel System will require some sort of anti-Stiction lubrication product periodically. The Injectors are far more advanced than the 7.3. While both suffer from Stiction, the 6.0 is about 10x more common. There are several products which limit and, or remove it from the Fuel and Oil Side.... In general the Fuel Side is much more delicate than previous. Water, Stiction, poor fuel, etc.. can all cost you in the long run.
4. Lastly, the VGT will cake with soot and carbon preventing the veins from working properly. A fuel additive and on occasion, "opening it up" "Pedal to the Metal" will help limit it. But, not eliminate it. And, only if the engine is healthy.
#4
09-04-2015, 09:24 PM
You can check this video series out: POWERSTROKEHELP.COM - The Information Source for Ford Power Stroke Diesel Owners
On the 6.0's ....
1. beware of the 03/04MY 05MY had great improvements with the HPOP, EGR, and Cooling.
2. The "primary" concern with these is the Head Gasket Issue which resulted from insufficient clamping design. An APR Stud Conversion which limits the stretch, increases integrity of the clamping system with new OE Gasket Kit pretty much takes care of that.
3. The Fuel System will require some sort of anti-Stiction lubrication product periodically. The Injectors are far more advanced than the 7.3. While both suffer from Stiction, the 6.0 is about 10x more common. There are several products which limit and, or remove it from the Fuel and Oil Side.... In general the Fuel Side is much more delicate than previous. Water, Stiction, poor fuel, etc.. can all cost you in the long run.
4. Lastly, the VGT will cake with soot and carbon preventing the veins from working properly. A fuel additive and on occasion, "opening it up" "Pedal to the Metal" will help limit it. But, not eliminate it. And, only if the engine is healthy.
On the 6.0's ....
1. beware of the 03/04MY 05MY had great improvements with the HPOP, EGR, and Cooling.
2. The "primary" concern with these is the Head Gasket Issue which resulted from insufficient clamping design. An APR Stud Conversion which limits the stretch, increases integrity of the clamping system with new OE Gasket Kit pretty much takes care of that.
3. The Fuel System will require some sort of anti-Stiction lubrication product periodically. The Injectors are far more advanced than the 7.3. While both suffer from Stiction, the 6.0 is about 10x more common. There are several products which limit and, or remove it from the Fuel and Oil Side.... In general the Fuel Side is much more delicate than previous. Water, Stiction, poor fuel, etc.. can all cost you in the long run.
4. Lastly, the VGT will cake with soot and carbon preventing the veins from working properly. A fuel additive and on occasion, "opening it up" "Pedal to the Metal" will help limit it. But, not eliminate it. And, only if the engine is healthy.
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