Gas vs PSD
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Can't remember where I bought mine, but don't think it cost this much. Either way, unless you like bathing in diesel, way better than the stock plug.
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Though the reputation of the 6.0 is exaggerated.
Come on guys, lets get another pull off!!!! Any v10s around Spokane?
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Much like 6.0 owners who opt to put in ARP head studs to combat head gaskets issues (although a heck of a lot more expensive), EGR upgrades, or a slew of other "upgrades" that help the longevity of any diesel. Man, for the cost of a bottle of anti-seize, and a set of plugs, most diesel people use additives to help their engine run better, for longer, at a higher cost than I have experienced.
Losing proposition.
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6.0L Powerstroke HFCM Water Separator Drain Plug Ford Diesel
Can't remember where I bought mine, but don't think it cost this much. Either way, unless you like bathing in diesel, way better than the stock plug.
Can't remember where I bought mine, but don't think it cost this much. Either way, unless you like bathing in diesel, way better than the stock plug.
My 6mm allen and 3/4" gear wrench still works great. Thanks though
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I will gladly apologize to anyone who can show a picture of ANY V10 IN THE HISTORY OF THE ENGINE THAT HAS BLOWN A SPARKPLUG THROUGH THE HOOD. To even think that is absurd. Have they come out? You bet. But the amount of broken PSD engines of all kinds is at LEAST 1000 times the amount of popped out spark plugs. Since this is the online version of the "Jerry Springer Show", I know some diesel-or-die owner will blather some other made-up stat to back up his theory, but before you do, I challenge you to do the following: call ANY FORD DEALERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES (Kajtec can call Germany) and see how many PSD's they have in the service bay right now, then ask how many V10 SuperDutys they see per year. Then post your results. Be honest and and post back your results if you dare.
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If you don't have proof then you're right about one thing: one of us should quit talking. What is "your buddies' " name? Care to PM me his phone number, or have him email me with proof? Maybe the shop that fixed it might be able to help me, got their number and name? How about a bodyshop reciept for the replacement hood? I'm easy, I'll take anything you have resembling proof! It would be very nearly impossible for ANY naturally aspirated, gasoline-fueled engine to eject a plug with enough force to puncture a steel hood placed about a foot away. The fuel rail is over the COP which would deflect it to the side, and the COP would act as a leash, killing any momentum the plug may have had before it tore loose, and even THAT is highly unlikely. As in all science, no proof, no evidence, it didn't happen. Sorry about killing your story, but next time start out your fairy tales with "Once upon a time..."
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If you don't have proof then you're right about one thing: one of us should quit talking. What is "your buddies' " name? Care to PM me his phone number, or have him email me with proof? Maybe the shop that fixed it might be able to help me, got their number and name? How about a bodyshop reciept for the replacement hood? I'm easy, I'll take anything you have resembling proof! It would be very nearly impossible for ANY naturally aspirated, gasoline-fueled engine to eject a plug with enough force to puncture a steel hood placed about a foot away. The fuel rail is over the COP which would deflect it to the side, and the COP would act as a leash, killing any momentum the plug may have had before it tore loose, and even THAT is highly unlikely. As in all science, no proof, no evidence, it didn't happen. Sorry about killing your story, but next time start out your fairy tales with "Once upon a time..."
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If you don't have proof then you're right about one thing: one of us should quit talking. What is "your buddies' " name? Care to PM me his phone number, or have him email me with proof? Maybe the shop that fixed it might be able to help me, got their number and name? How about a bodyshop reciept for the replacement hood? I'm easy, I'll take anything you have resembling proof! It would be very nearly impossible for ANY naturally aspirated, gasoline-fueled engine to eject a plug with enough force to puncture a steel hood placed about a foot away. The fuel rail is over the COP which would deflect it to the side, and the COP would act as a leash, killing any momentum the plug may have had before it tore loose, and even THAT is highly unlikely. As in all science, no proof, no evidence, it didn't happen. Sorry about killing your story, but next time start out your fairy tales with "Once upon a time..."
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I don't know how it happened or even why. 1 thing I'm pretty sure of though its not like sand man wants us to believe. When a spark plug is spit it don't just "fall out". I imagine there's pressure there. If it blew on the ignition I'm real sure that plug was moving. It would be easy to find out how much pressure it could have.
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Here is an old article from 2007. It will give you PSDs more reason to keep the DSLs. When reading further down in the article not one plug was thrown through the the hood and hey it was only one truck that burnt up. Now that would fall into the stimulus package.
Spit Spark Plug Ignites Ford Truck
Spit Spark Plug Ignites Ford Truck
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"I was driving my 2001 Ford F-250 with a V10 engine in some bad winter weather when I heard the engine pop," wrote Thomas of Bellevue, Iowa. "Luckily I was able to maintain control on slick roads after sudden loss of engine power"
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I was being sarcastic about knowing 10 people with v 10. One spark plug being spit out is like 75 diesels breaking down statistically. And bill i use the same 7 plug with the round poles in all my trailers. Not the flat blades.
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How does using inflated prices to prove your point do towards your fuel costs?
I can buy a remain HPOP for $380, I can buy a modified one for under $700 and a brand new from ford is less then a grand. Even with labor it stil is under $1200 using a dealership and new parts.
But I currently have 156,000 miles on the original HPOP, injectors, and turbo. I never had an issue with my CPS and now Ford actually did stand by that part and do a recall. I did replace my glow plugs and controller at 100,000 miles, and I used other then stock controler that cost me $38.
Results for Other Diesel Parts:High Pressure Oil Pumps OEM Fuel Injectors, Diesel Fuel Injectors
Oops the 6.0 pumps are $675
I can buy a remain HPOP for $380, I can buy a modified one for under $700 and a brand new from ford is less then a grand. Even with labor it stil is under $1200 using a dealership and new parts.
But I currently have 156,000 miles on the original HPOP, injectors, and turbo. I never had an issue with my CPS and now Ford actually did stand by that part and do a recall. I did replace my glow plugs and controller at 100,000 miles, and I used other then stock controler that cost me $38.
Results for Other Diesel Parts:High Pressure Oil Pumps OEM Fuel Injectors, Diesel Fuel Injectors
Oops the 6.0 pumps are $675
JL