Lifter recommendations
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One thing that is very noticeable. I can't get the coolant to get over 194. I just made a 600 mile round trip through the mountains on a hot tune in 80 degree weather running up near 80 mph and coolant stayed 192-194 the entire time. Delta has increased but I chalk that up to coolant staying so low even under hard load and possibly the coolant reroute with the ported air intake manifold.
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From: Utah/Montana
I've seen many failed 6.0 lifters...i disagree on it being a poor maintenance issue, that may effect some but I know its not that way on all of them...however, none of them failed before 175k.
Some died right away, others were caught in time with the dreaded "belt squeek" that tells you its about to happen.
Do 6.4's even run to 175k for them to fail? LOL
Some died right away, others were caught in time with the dreaded "belt squeek" that tells you its about to happen.
Do 6.4's even run to 175k for them to fail? LOL
Tuned
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From: Utah/Montana
Jack,
I can recall at least 1 with the symptoms of one that wouldn't pump up. Truck still ran, popping in the intake. Valve covers off showed the rockers werent broke. But the customer declined further diag and repairs so I never heard what or how it failed. Im also thinking it had a lazy start, but again I never heard what came of it. I'll ask today and see.
I can recall at least 1 with the symptoms of one that wouldn't pump up. Truck still ran, popping in the intake. Valve covers off showed the rockers werent broke. But the customer declined further diag and repairs so I never heard what or how it failed. Im also thinking it had a lazy start, but again I never heard what came of it. I'll ask today and see.
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This is what I went with.http://store.dynamicdiesel60.com/for...uxe-lifter-set
I spoke to the owner and they are US made in WI and once he gets them, he removes the PO$ wire clip and installs a heavy duty clip.
Can't beat the price.
Joe
I looked at mine ant they are PERFECT....no crazy wear on the cam or lifter roller. I feel confident these will put me into the 200K miles with no worries
I spoke to the owner and they are US made in WI and once he gets them, he removes the PO$ wire clip and installs a heavy duty clip.
Can't beat the price.
Joe
I looked at mine ant they are PERFECT....no crazy wear on the cam or lifter roller. I feel confident these will put me into the 200K miles with no worries
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From: France
Originally Posted by Jeremy05
I've seen many failed 6.0 lifters...i disagree on it being a poor maintenance issue, that may effect some but I know its not that way on all of them...however, none of them failed before 175k.
Some died right away, others were caught in time with the dreaded "belt squeek" that tells you its about to happen.
Do 6.4's even run to 175k for them to fail? LOL
Some died right away, others were caught in time with the dreaded "belt squeek" that tells you its about to happen.
Do 6.4's even run to 175k for them to fail? LOL
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When you shut the motor down as it's approaching zero rpms you hear a squeak, like the drive belt or one of its pulleys.
The only way to differentiate between a belt area squeak or a lifter's roller starting to seize is to disengage the drive belt, restart the motor then shut it off. Otherwise we just have a large quantity of anxious Powerstroke owners.
The only way to differentiate between a belt area squeak or a lifter's roller starting to seize is to disengage the drive belt, restart the motor then shut it off. Otherwise we just have a large quantity of anxious Powerstroke owners.
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I believe it was Elite diesel that noticed this problem back in 04 or 05 and offered a kit to address it, but I don't ever recall it really catching on. It's been around a long time, tho.
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Since it's been discussed I've been googling discussions and your right, discussed but never any confirmation. The only significant data point has been Akblackfoot's problems and observation.
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When I replaced all the piece of worthless engineering oil cooler stuff a few years ago with the BPD system, along with the 7.3 fan upgrade, BPD suggested scuffing the smooth water pump pulley since the fan clutch is a "severe" duty clutch with 95% full lock when engaged and I assume they had an issue with belts. I did and it worked fantastic without any ill effects to the belt.
Since then I have a minor belt squeak at shutdown.
This is the first I have heard of what you speak of.
Since then I have a minor belt squeak at shutdown.
This is the first I have heard of what you speak of.
I've seen many failed 6.0 lifters...i disagree on it being a poor maintenance issue, that may effect some but I know its not that way on all of them...however, none of them failed before 175k.
Some died right away, others were caught in time with the dreaded "belt squeek" that tells you its about to happen.
Do 6.4's even run to 175k for them to fail? LOL
Some died right away, others were caught in time with the dreaded "belt squeek" that tells you its about to happen.
Do 6.4's even run to 175k for them to fail? LOL
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From: France
thanks for the replies.
i hope i've got a belt squeak on shutdown then - i've had it since i upgraded the alternator about 20k miles ago and always assumed it was the extra load. i presume a lifter would have disintegrated by now.
i hope i've got a belt squeak on shutdown then - i've had it since i upgraded the alternator about 20k miles ago and always assumed it was the extra load. i presume a lifter would have disintegrated by now.
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