wicked cool what you do! i work at a ford dalership in mass. i just posted a question about you on the fmc discussion board. do you do any auto trans work? keep up the cool videos!!!!
Great to meet you Marc! Just don't tell anyone you know yet, lol. The moderators there will be all over it, lol! Just sharing my experiences and having fun! I figured someone would post there about my work! This video's been up 3 years and almost 43K hits! Yes I do trans work also, bumper to bumper including hybrid and of course diesel! I've met a lot of fellow tech's from all over the country. You should visit my Facebook page where we share our daily experiences!
You have to do all this to do work on a powerstroke!!! An average owner, does not have a lifts in their garage. The most have a 3 ton floor jack or a picker. This trucks are not designed user friendly!
@matafdo123 Thanks for leaving your comment. Just about everything can still be done in with the cab on, but its going to take longer and be tougher to work on. The cabs are designed to be removed because it is easier on the repair side. It was technicians that gave the idea to the engineers and it works. It does make it much harder for the average owner to take core of themseves.
this design is so stupid come on the 6.0 didnt even require this nonsense. i wish the designers had to do everyday repairs like this. i would never buy a 6.4 or 6.7 powerstroke simply because of this...
I appreciate your comment! Removing the cab is a lot easier than it looks. Ford built the cab removal into their design based on technician input after the 6.0lit. Many of the Ford technicians would remove the cab on the 6.0lit for head gaskets. Just so you know, the 6.7lit does not need to have the cab removed unless you’re replacing the entire engine. Most everything on the 6.7lit is accessible under the hood and it has very reliable!
wow, i'm a ford commercial tech in the uk, biggest engine we work on is the 2.4l transit engine. The engine you are working on is at least 4 times bigger in size! Same problems though, high pressure diesel pump replacement is a common job for us to :)
Thanks for the comment Nathan and its great to meet you! It is big, big enough for me to have to get a Snap On Industrual 3/4" drive ratchet with a 3 foot bar just for head bolts!
How is it a waste of time to try to salvage a working piece of equipment? Would it be a better usage of time, money, and equipment to make or purchase a new vehicle?
Stuff breaks, it happens. When it breaks you try to fix it. If you can't fix it you bring it to the professionals. In the long run, if you do things right, you're wasting less time, money, and natural resources...
How is it a waste of time to try to salvage a working piece of equipment? Would it be a better usage of time, money, and equipment to make or purchase a new vehicle?
Stuff breaks, it happens. When it breaks you try to fix it. If you can't fix it you bring it to the professionals. In the long run, if you do things right, you're wasting less time, money, and natural resources...
@i8246i Been with ford for a long time as a diesel tech. the main reason the things wipe out is because no one takes care of them. they dont do oil and filters/fuel filters in correct time frames . they drive them till they die. i have friends with 7.3 and sickos (6.0) with 400k miles and all ive done are a few injectors on the sicko and a fuel pump on the 7.3. notice i didnt mention the 6.4 ;) lol. but agree. these are work trucks not run around town cars. they will break down. DO WORK
Great Comment and So true!!! Also not shown is waiting time for adjuster to come and take photos, hook the cab back up to power so they can see eng hours and odometer after its all taken apart!
Like I said, shops are slow because of the economy, they are being made better, or maybe it's the reputation of that shop. I'm in a very small town, and I'm busy! Maybe thats cause people know a good tech when they find one!
This reminds me, my friend owns and runs a tire shop, the other day he was working under the hoist when it fell on him. Somehow he survived but he has lots of broken bones.
The Cummins is the only one that does not use the special fluid,only one that meets emission standards.My father has a 2011 Dodge with the Cummins,no tank for the special fluid for the cat under the hood.Supposed to fill it up on the Chevys and Fords a certain mileage or during an oil change.Will go into a shut off mode if not checked.
@wafrederick The only reason the cummins does not need fluid yet is due to it missing 2 cylinders. The vehicle will shut down if the neglect using the fluid. They are warned multiple times before that ever happens. If it still happens, they should have been paying attention to their trucks. This is all due to out beloved goverment! not the manufactures!
I don't see the 6.7 PSD lasting reliability wise.Ford always does everything the hard way and hear mostly cuss words when working on a Ford.I have heard a couple complaints on the new 6.7 PSD,not worth using hauling trailers.Ford needs to go back to the drawing board,Chevy won on two tests done by a couple magazines.Took a brand new Chevy dually with the Duramax and a new Ford Dually with the 6.7 PSD.Chevy won hands down.
Actually, the new 6.7lit Powerstroke is having an exceptional start as a complete new engine from Ford Motor Company! I am seeing truck now with more than 60k miles with not one concern to this date. Like you said, you heard a couple. The only concerns I have encountered were with the exhaust fluid system, the urea is corrosive and when dries causes build that will cause problems. Even Chevy and Dodge will have to deal with that, Ford is on a great start with a new engine!
Where I work we have a 2008 F-550 dump with the 6.4 and I just changed the center belt. That damb thing had 3 belts that drove everything. What a pain in the ass that truck is. I got lucky because Hill Idealease let me use the belt tool. The only major thing I had to take off was the intercooler pipe on the left side looking at the truck.
@regdapimp06If your engine had 3 drive belts, the additional belt is for the PTO which makes it more difficult. The job pays around 3 hours for both belts. To replace the belts takes about 1 hour. Disconnect both air inlet pipes and remove the top half of the fan shroud. Remove the clutch fan and all the belts are easily accessible. Also be sure to inspect the inner drive belt pulley. I have seen many issues with them.
@kenfo0 I believe that there is a TSB on the belt tensioner because of the squeak. This morning I heard the squeaking so Im going to see if ford is going to honor it with it being under 50k
@regdapimp06 The TSB for the belt chirp is 09-9-8 for 2008 model year vehicles built on or before 11/9/2007 and equipped with single alt, replace idle pulley. This supersedes TSB 07-23-9. There is a new TSB 10-7-3 for F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pop or clunk noise heard/felt under floor pan when turning, and may be more noticeable when cold. that is caused by body cab mounts but not from cab removal.
@kenfo0 This is the actual repair as listed by the workshop manual. I have removed hundreds of cabs, and not one has ever had a squeak or rattle concern caused by cab removal.
@dubbified LAck of replacing fuel filter will cause this type of failure. If any water gets to the high pressure pump, the entire fuel injection would eventually need to be replaced. These engine are just that critical.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time and showing us. This makes me happy i own a dodge. What repair were you performing on this truck???? oil change?lol Sike. no really?
Thanks Hunger! This vehicle had a failed high pressure fuel pump and it sent metal throughout the fuel system. I ended up replacing everything with the fuel from pump to lines.
Cool video (and music). Reminds me of watching Gone In 60 Seconds. I just bought a '10 F250 with the Powerstroke. What's the best preventive maintenance to keep it out of the shop and winding up having the cab off? Keeping the fuel filter changed? If so, how often and what's the best brand?
Your best preventive maintance is the fuel and cooling systems. I recommend to repalce your filters every 15k miles for severe use, 25k for street use. Keep a close eye on the cooling system. Every year I would test the coolant PH levels and if needed, Ford has conditioner to revitalize its protection. Last is to keep a close eye on your oil level. Any rise is oil level will need to be looked at imediately. Please keep with OEM products for your Powerstroke for best life.
damn I am glad I bought a dodge... I read somewhere that the 6.7 powerstroke is an improvement because you can pull the valvecovers without pulling the cab... they also reworked the bodymounts so that the cab can be pulled in under a half hour according to I think it was pertersons 4x4 and offroad, seriously that is mind blowing to me that they are bragging about that, they should have been ashamed that they built a truck that cant be worked on without removing everything but the bed.
Thanks for leaving a comment! I have seen that the Dodge's around here are having problems with the particulate filter. How's yours doing? The 6.7 is a whole new begining for Ford. This time Ford built it right. The EGR cooler can be off and on the bench in less than 30 min. The turbo can be removed without pulling the cab. The fuel system is now out of the crankcase. This engine has torque to pull anything! You have to at least drive it!
@srmastertech Mine is a 5.9 cummins. No DPF for me :D
I will end up looking at the new 6.7 powerstrokes in a few years when they are on the used market, I just cant see paying that much for a truck I am going to be beating on as hard as I am on a truck. I will say this, I love the body redesign on them, just wish they would make a little longer cab, not quite megacab length, but longer than a regular crew, and still have an 8 foot bed. that would sell me on ford again.
Why do you never see Ram Cummins cabs lifted off like that? Because the motor is an inline 6. Lots of room to work on it. Almost 26 hours for this??? Think about labor costs when your warranty runs out...
The 6.7L Scorpion uses the same failed V8 architecture so don't expect any better from it. Ford could have designed an inline 6 but the idiots chose not to, thus throwing strength and reliability out the window. There is a reason big rig motors are inline 6s; Ford has yet to figure that out.
@dieseldog00 Thanks for leaving your comment. I don't get any say in what Ford builds or not. As for the 6.7lit, I need to inform you that this is NOT from the same Diesel design that Ford has been using. Ford's previous diesel engine have been designed and built by Navastar under contract with Ford. The contract is now over and Ford has designed their own diesel engine. The new 6.7 engine is designed and built by Ford.
@srmastertech Yes I'm sure you don't have a say in Ford's decisions. I'm fully aware that the Scorpion is Ford's in-house design. I'm very impressed by the ingenious solutions to the Navistar diesel problems. At almost 400hp/750tq it is more motor than light duty diesels really need, which is a good thing. :) It will be the best V8 diesel design by far but still not as good as the inline 6.
I wish my son was as good a mechanic as you are. He went to Lincoln Tech diesel school but didn't finish.
@srmastertech yeah and its a whole new ball game now.. had a chance to drive one of the new 2011's they are smooth and powerful which is great especially just for a stock engine.. i think it will be fords best engine yet but only time will tell... i want one so bad i can't stand it though lol
@dieseldog00 so true. cummins 5.9 's are rebuildable within 8 to 10 hours as long as you don't run into destroyed or messed up parts. fords are not. by any means.
@dieseldog00 i worked at dodge and i worked on the cummins and i removed the cab to pull the whole engine it cuts the time in half i use to do one truck aday and now i do two aday and its alot easyer to take the cab off than just take the whole front end apart
@dieseldog00 Yeah but as part of the Chrysler group aren't Dodge bankrupt as well? Maybe you don't see them like this because Chrysler being bankrupt can't afford warranty claims.
BTW, I am a big fan of the inline 6. I own 2 petrol inline 6's. It makes mincemeat of V8's, and is the fastest accelerating stock production car built in Australia today. 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
Youtube won't let me put the link up so in the search box type G6E Turbo and enjoy all the videos if you're interested.
that was the only way i destroyed book time for flat rate 6.0 head gaskets and engine R&R i did have one 6.0 i couldnt pull the cab off of and had to do it in the truck and that was the biggest waste of time and pain in the ass.
the hard part in an E series is swapping the motor... trucks i used to vac the HVAC system, drain the oil disconnect the tranny lines from cooler, power steering lines, coolant hoses, ECM/FICM, shift linkage, body to chassis grounds, steering linkage to gear box, brake master cyl, and cab bolts and have the cab up by the time the hvac was vacuumed all out 45mins-1hr depending on how long the hvac machine took and if i needed an empty cannister.
Great insights to Econolines! You are completely right about the removal on the body. For myself, it pretty much comes down to what I have to do, and who's paying for the repair!
Yeah vans are easier and harder at the same time to work on, they phased the remaining 6.0s in the econolines, still have a cartrige oil filter but its mounted on the drivers side under neath, econolines you can at least pull the dog house off to get to the engine, makes great for 7.3 turbo o ring leaks, 7.3 turbo replacements, 6.0 turbo removal/egr cooler, IPR or High pressure oil branch tube adaptors which are common for ext crank hard start especially when hot.
dude i love this vid it might be my favorite of all youtube..i cant get over the cab removal to get access to the engine...i wonder if you do the same with the van?? i want a slow detailed version i love this!!! does the ac get a vac and recharge?? you really are a master i wish you were in ohio...and you are no mechanic or tech you are the mastertech!! best part is when you hang the light on the cab!!! show me more!!
Thanks! I apreciate the complements! The body removal is not required on the Econoline and the 6.4lit is not in that vehicle. Be sure to check out all my other videos for more detail. I will soon show a more detailed cab removal. You should see where I hang my cameras!
I think they burn up primarily due to the regenerative fuel system, dumping more fuel on exhaust stroke probably catching carbon on the piston and pre-igniting and melting the holes in the pistons... Had 2 runaway 6.4s while the cleaning exhaust light came on pretty scary when your in traffic and the truck decides to take off like a raped ape. Wonder if thats what the toyota owners expirience haha
For what it's worth, I'm looking forward to the 6.7lit. They finally learned engineering 101 to keep the fuel system seperate from the oil system. I havent had any problems with the regen system. I few plugged DPF's, but thats about it. But I work on a lot of ranch trucks, small amount of commercials and daily drivers.
Yeah i figured that would do it, i usually used PB blaster that seemed to work for the ones tucked away by the front bumper. I still weld them though so they dont spin when they come back Usually the same truck comes back for another engine within 20-30k and theyre worked. Regular pickups i just see EGR coolers front crank seals, turbos, and on occasion i have replaced EGR valves. No matter what updates you put in after you replace the engine, the commercially used trucks still burnup.
yeah i used to lose my ass flat rate on the fuel system overhauls when they first came out, my best time was 18 hours on a regular truck. Sucks when the bird cages break over the body mount nuts, i weld them sometimes iget lucky to jam a pry bar in to keep the nuts from spinning and then i go up under and weld them. Ever see the 6.4s burn pistons? Did 4 engines this past summer cyls 2 and 7 burn up. All 2 were tow trucks flat beds, 2 were box trucks.Hopefully the 6.7 isnt a cluster f*ck!
Thanks for leaving a comment! I got a tip for you on the cab bolts. Just heat them up with a torch for about 20 sec. That loosens the loctite and with an impact, them come out with no effort! I do see the 6.4 with cracked pistons. I have a video up of a 6.4 short block build that burned and cracked the number 2 piston. It's a living!
Thanks, but I'm a technician, not a mechanic. the 25.5 hours is the flag hour time that this repair paid. Actual working time, it took me 27 hours to recieve 25.5 hours.
@joediesel187 Why does someone always have to try and one up people who post cool videos ? Who cares man , The point is that this was a pretty hard core repair. Enjoy the video instead of trying to show off.
Joe is right, it can be done in the vehicle. It would suck, but it can be done on trucks that the body cant be removed. I've done it that way also, it just sucked!
Thanks for watching my videos and leaving a comment. The most important maintenance you can do to prevent this type of repair is replacing the fuel filters! As dirt or debris gets through a failed filter, this damage can and will happen.
@F250Nation I hear that a lot. I have a 95 and besides it being underpowered, noisy, pollutes like a train, hates the cold - its a fantastic engine ! :)
No fuel pump should ever fail this catastrophically. Nor should it require such extensive work to fix. This is clearly a result of VERY poor engineering. What kind of fuel pump needs maintenance? It has one function. Ridiculous. Just another reason Ill never buy a ford. Fix or repair daily....
Thanks for the insight. Ill still feel that ford aught to up their quality control on outsourced components. I personally weld locomotives for a living and when our parts come in out of spec, we either reject them or repair them. We have dropped several contracts with vendors over quality issues.
Yes, I do what ever fail's! I like the 6.7lit. It will be much easier to repair with the entire fuel system outside the engine. So far, it looks to be very reliable!
PS: I always like your videos. Especially changing 6.0L headgaskets without lifting the body. That job says alot about physical ability...much less mechanical talent.
That song is perfect for this video. srmastertech...I didn't exactly mean the title was wrong by using the word extreme. In the context that its not typical to have to do this...it's fitting. But some others act like its unreal. In reality...this is about how the truck went together at the factory...and nobody ever questions that. Now..if you had to CUT the body off with a sawzall and weld it back....then thats crazy!! :)
I always have to laugh when regular people make a big deal about this kinda stuff. THIS IS NOT EXTREME!!! I work on some pretty complicated machines and this is NOT extreme. Any time you take a vehicle and lift the body...all the ole spark plug changers cry out OMG!!!! LOOK AT HOW COMPLICATED!!! If anything I'd do this just to have a cool place to hang that shop light from like he did.
Thanks for the comment and you are absolutely right! But my reference for the extreme refers to the amount of work you have to go through, just to change the fuel pump.
@NeilLB7 I completely disagree! This kind of work is most definitely complicated, and takes skill, patience, dedication, and attention to detail. Some people are mechanically minded, and others aren't. Trucks aren't simple anymore, and to have to remove the cab for access to the HPFP is definitely extreme. Your comment comes across as ignorant and rude to tell you the truth. Your "average" mechanic is not going to be capable of such repairs. It takes training, and natural ability.
I'm just too busy laughing my ass off. The place I work has a 2008 F-550. And it's bad when you have to take the cab off to work on it. I have been (and always will be) a Ford Man.... They arent a bad truck....when they are maintained...this is the result from bad maintinance
@macksuperliner1982 My dads company has a 1999 F450 7.3L 1 ton dump truck, I swear that truck is used everyday and it has gone at least 2 years without an oil change, on regular oil and filter, but no engine problems with it yet. Amazing
im willing to bet ur cummins cant make amost 500 horse power and 1000+ foot pounds of torque with just aftermart air intake, dpf delete exhaust and a turner chip. Have a nice day!
me and my friend took the cab of my dads f450 in 3 hours with a bobcat and straps to take of the high speed turbo and replace it if u dont beleave me ill post pics on it and im only 19 lol
Nice video i feel your pain had to pull the cab on a 6.4 for a fuel line and banjo washer. These things will be expensive for customers when warranty runs out.
I do head gaskets and coolers of all sorts on 6.0's i got an egr coler done and started in 2.5 hours... heads done in 2 days..... but WTF did you lift the cab for I didnt see you takeanything off the top did you replace that tentioner? I dont like the 6.4 at all
6.0lit are easy compared to this beast. This one had a high press pump failure with metal contamination. The fuel system is critical on any contamination. The fuel lines under everything bolted to the block. Removing the cab is the actual operation. Works great with 6.0 too and it insures no exhaust leaks at the up-pipes.
all i gotta say is m-time the shit out off the truck!!!!!!!!........wiring,"spinning cab bolts,any bull shit u can come up with,u gotta make the time up some how.
The fact that you are already having to do such an invasive repair to a motor as new as the 6.4 is VERY scary! Hope it does not go the way of its little sister the 6.0. I have never liked any International smaller than the 7.3
i am very intrested in this line of work can you tell me what collage you went to? what kind of money do you make? how long did it take to learn and do you enjoy doing this?
I have been working on vehicles for over 25 years. The only classes that I have takes have been through the Ford and Toyota. I work on flagged hours so I have done pretty good, this year I am looking to gross 65k. I love this work, it's my hobby and I get paid for it!
So what do you think of the 6.4 so far. I just bought one, am I likely to have issues? I heard alot of good about it before I bought it. Before my 6.4 I owned a 6.0, it had A LOT of problems. Just wanted your professional opinion if you would please.
The 6.4lit has been pretty good. The only real problem I am seeing a lot of is the radiator failing and leaking coolant. Be sure you have the Venturi tee recall performed. It may prevent the radiator from failing. The fuel system is critical so keep clean filters in it, thats a must. The only other real failures have been by programing modifications. Only a few fuel system failures like in the video. All in all, I like the 6.4. As for the 6.0, EGR & oil coolers fail otherwise I love them too!
My 6.0 had many problems I finally traded her. Trannie not going in reverse, head gaskets, multiple injectors, egr valve/ cooler. I finally got rid of it. My new truck was built jan 08, so I think it is a job three, correct? Did the job threes have all the latest software updates performed? And what about the venturi t? I have the longer air dam, and a plug on the degas bottle. It sat on the dealer for like 10 months so I hope they did the recalls. Is 10 months a long time on the dealer lot?
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I like how he automatically knows where to put the work light up at to work on it.
farmtech4449 1 month ago
I like how he automatically knows where to put the work light up at to work on it.
farmtech4449 1 month ago
It amazes me how your are able to keep track of where everything goes with all the wiring and lines on these modern machines.
seniorjohnl 3 months ago
@seniorjohnl
Thanks for the great comment! I think of it as a giant puzzle!
srmastertech 3 months ago
what dealership do you work for??
violentmustang 6 months ago
@violentmustang
I'm now working at Kissee Ford in Claremore Oklahoma!
srmastertech 6 months ago
@srmastertech
wicked cool what you do! i work at a ford dalership in mass. i just posted a question about you on the fmc discussion board. do you do any auto trans work? keep up the cool videos!!!!
violentmustang 6 months ago
@violentmustang
Great to meet you Marc! Just don't tell anyone you know yet, lol. The moderators there will be all over it, lol! Just sharing my experiences and having fun! I figured someone would post there about my work! This video's been up 3 years and almost 43K hits! Yes I do trans work also, bumper to bumper including hybrid and of course diesel! I've met a lot of fellow tech's from all over the country. You should visit my Facebook page where we share our daily experiences!
srmastertech 6 months ago
@violentmustang
Looks like FMCDealer didn't like that post, lol.
srmastertech 6 months ago
example of the extra work involved with common rail shite.
tpvalley 7 months ago
@tpvalley
There is extra work, and that's not all that bad!
srmastertech 7 months ago
We pull cabs to swap motors on f150's, just makes life so much easier.
chighley 7 months ago
@chighley
Great Job!! It can be much easier with the cab removed. I have the cab/body of F150, Expeditions, Excursions, Navigators and Lightnings.
srmastertech 7 months ago
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performancesolutions 8 months ago
LOL at the auto chlor truck!!!! ha ha ha ECOLAB is the way to go!
performancesolutions 8 months ago 3
@performancesolutions
Good eye!
srmastertech 7 months ago
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performancesolutions 8 months ago
You have to do all this to do work on a powerstroke!!! An average owner, does not have a lifts in their garage. The most have a 3 ton floor jack or a picker. This trucks are not designed user friendly!
matafdo123 9 months ago
@matafdo123 Thanks for leaving your comment. Just about everything can still be done in with the cab on, but its going to take longer and be tougher to work on. The cabs are designed to be removed because it is easier on the repair side. It was technicians that gave the idea to the engineers and it works. It does make it much harder for the average owner to take core of themseves.
srmastertech 9 months ago
genial- vor allem der Sound! XD
stella7754 9 months ago
@stella7754
Thanks Stella!
srmastertech 9 months ago
why does every video of a ford, dodge, chevy ect have to be a pissing match between everybody if you dont like it dont fuckin watch the video
nfb615 10 months ago
@nfb615 I couldnt have said it bettery myself!
srmastertech 10 months ago
The 7.3 time has come to pass its now a dinosaur
impalaman1962 11 months ago
@impalaman1962
The 7.3lit may be outdated, but still a great engine!
srmastertech 11 months ago
this design is so stupid come on the 6.0 didnt even require this nonsense. i wish the designers had to do everyday repairs like this. i would never buy a 6.4 or 6.7 powerstroke simply because of this...
shawnlovas 11 months ago
@shawnlovas
I appreciate your comment! Removing the cab is a lot easier than it looks. Ford built the cab removal into their design based on technician input after the 6.0lit. Many of the Ford technicians would remove the cab on the 6.0lit for head gaskets. Just so you know, the 6.7lit does not need to have the cab removed unless you’re replacing the entire engine. Most everything on the 6.7lit is accessible under the hood and it has very reliable!
srmastertech 11 months ago
You sir, are a badass
bluthndr 11 months ago
@bluthndr
I'll take that as a complement, Thanks!!!!!!
srmastertech 11 months ago
"The high pressure fuel pump failed and sent metal through entire fuel system"
D:
i8246i 11 months ago
@i8246i
Exactly!
srmastertech 11 months ago
whats the book time for a short block?
Nathanation 11 months ago
@Nathanation
Under warranty I was book at 25.5 hours. out of warranty it runs around 35 hours.
srmastertech 11 months ago
wow, i'm a ford commercial tech in the uk, biggest engine we work on is the 2.4l transit engine. The engine you are working on is at least 4 times bigger in size! Same problems though, high pressure diesel pump replacement is a common job for us to :)
Nathanation86 11 months ago
@Nathanation86
Thanks for the comment Nathan and its great to meet you! It is big, big enough for me to have to get a Snap On Industrual 3/4" drive ratchet with a 3 foot bar just for head bolts!
srmastertech 11 months ago
what a waste of time for doing that repair....
serenidadypaciencia 1 year ago
@serenidadypaciencia
someone has to do it, i happen to enjoy it!
srmastertech 11 months ago
@serenidadypaciencia
How is it a waste of time to try to salvage a working piece of equipment? Would it be a better usage of time, money, and equipment to make or purchase a new vehicle?
Stuff breaks, it happens. When it breaks you try to fix it. If you can't fix it you bring it to the professionals. In the long run, if you do things right, you're wasting less time, money, and natural resources...
i8246i 11 months ago
@serenidadypaciencia
How is it a waste of time to try to salvage a working piece of equipment? Would it be a better usage of time, money, and equipment to make or purchase a new vehicle?
Stuff breaks, it happens. When it breaks you try to fix it. If you can't fix it you bring it to the professionals. In the long run, if you do things right, you're wasting less time, money, and natural resources...
i8246i 11 months ago
@i8246i Been with ford for a long time as a diesel tech. the main reason the things wipe out is because no one takes care of them. they dont do oil and filters/fuel filters in correct time frames . they drive them till they die. i have friends with 7.3 and sickos (6.0) with 400k miles and all ive done are a few injectors on the sicko and a fuel pump on the 7.3. notice i didnt mention the 6.4 ;) lol. but agree. these are work trucks not run around town cars. they will break down. DO WORK
runelost88 11 months ago
@runelost88
I'll second that nomination!
srmastertech 11 months ago
name of the song ? please
comisaruful 1 year ago
@comisaruful
It's bring Sally up from Gone in 60sec soundtrack
srmastertech 1 year ago
Also not shown: Time spent on phone with hotline requesting a prior approval code
*shakes fist* hotline!
allareanon 1 year ago
@allareanon
Great Comment and So true!!! Also not shown is waiting time for adjuster to come and take photos, hook the cab back up to power so they can see eng hours and odometer after its all taken apart!
srmastertech 1 year ago
thanks for showing the world how to lift their cab thats why sops are slow
rlindgr1 1 year ago
@rlindgr1
Like I said, shops are slow because of the economy, they are being made better, or maybe it's the reputation of that shop. I'm in a very small town, and I'm busy! Maybe thats cause people know a good tech when they find one!
srmastertech 1 year ago
This reminds me, my friend owns and runs a tire shop, the other day he was working under the hoist when it fell on him. Somehow he survived but he has lots of broken bones.
nonamejoe56 1 year ago
@nonamejoe56
Thanks so bad to hear! I'm sure glad the guy is alright. Safety always comes first!
srmastertech 1 year ago
@srmastertech It sure does! I think he didn't had it safety inspected, so who can he blame?
nonamejoe56 1 year ago
The Cummins is the only one that does not use the special fluid,only one that meets emission standards.My father has a 2011 Dodge with the Cummins,no tank for the special fluid for the cat under the hood.Supposed to fill it up on the Chevys and Fords a certain mileage or during an oil change.Will go into a shut off mode if not checked.
wafrederick 1 year ago
@wafrederick The only reason the cummins does not need fluid yet is due to it missing 2 cylinders. The vehicle will shut down if the neglect using the fluid. They are warned multiple times before that ever happens. If it still happens, they should have been paying attention to their trucks. This is all due to out beloved goverment! not the manufactures!
srmastertech 1 year ago
@srmastertech It is not because of missing 2 cylinders.The Cummins has been tested and meets emissions standards
wafrederick 1 year ago
I don't see the 6.7 PSD lasting reliability wise.Ford always does everything the hard way and hear mostly cuss words when working on a Ford.I have heard a couple complaints on the new 6.7 PSD,not worth using hauling trailers.Ford needs to go back to the drawing board,Chevy won on two tests done by a couple magazines.Took a brand new Chevy dually with the Duramax and a new Ford Dually with the 6.7 PSD.Chevy won hands down.
wafrederick 1 year ago
@wafrederick
Actually, the new 6.7lit Powerstroke is having an exceptional start as a complete new engine from Ford Motor Company! I am seeing truck now with more than 60k miles with not one concern to this date. Like you said, you heard a couple. The only concerns I have encountered were with the exhaust fluid system, the urea is corrosive and when dries causes build that will cause problems. Even Chevy and Dodge will have to deal with that, Ford is on a great start with a new engine!
srmastertech 1 year ago
Where I work we have a 2008 F-550 dump with the 6.4 and I just changed the center belt. That damb thing had 3 belts that drove everything. What a pain in the ass that truck is. I got lucky because Hill Idealease let me use the belt tool. The only major thing I had to take off was the intercooler pipe on the left side looking at the truck.
regdapimp06 1 year ago
@regdapimp06If your engine had 3 drive belts, the additional belt is for the PTO which makes it more difficult. The job pays around 3 hours for both belts. To replace the belts takes about 1 hour. Disconnect both air inlet pipes and remove the top half of the fan shroud. Remove the clutch fan and all the belts are easily accessible. Also be sure to inspect the inner drive belt pulley. I have seen many issues with them.
srmastertech 1 year ago
nic vid, thx. is that the way the factory says to do the repair, or do you just find it easier? I'd be concerned with sqeaks and rattles.
kenfo0 1 year ago
@kenfo0 I believe that there is a TSB on the belt tensioner because of the squeak. This morning I heard the squeaking so Im going to see if ford is going to honor it with it being under 50k
regdapimp06 1 year ago
@regdapimp06 I was talking about taking the cab off and on for repairs.
kenfo0 1 year ago
@kenfo0 No problem..... I think i would be worried about that too.
regdapimp06 1 year ago
@regdapimp06 The TSB for the belt chirp is 09-9-8 for 2008 model year vehicles built on or before 11/9/2007 and equipped with single alt, replace idle pulley. This supersedes TSB 07-23-9. There is a new TSB 10-7-3 for F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pop or clunk noise heard/felt under floor pan when turning, and may be more noticeable when cold. that is caused by body cab mounts but not from cab removal.
srmastertech 1 year ago
@kenfo0 This is the actual repair as listed by the workshop manual. I have removed hundreds of cabs, and not one has ever had a squeak or rattle concern caused by cab removal.
srmastertech 1 year ago
fuel filters????????? seems that somethin is missin when this sort of failure can occur by lack of design to prevent.
dubbified 1 year ago
@dubbified LAck of replacing fuel filter will cause this type of failure. If any water gets to the high pressure pump, the entire fuel injection would eventually need to be replaced. These engine are just that critical.
srmastertech 1 year ago
gotta miss that 7.3
twb2010 1 year ago
@twb2010
I dont have to miss the 7.3, great motor and I still keep them running too! Had a great F450 in the shop today!
srmastertech 1 year ago
@srmastertech same i got an 02 f250 7.3
twb2010 1 year ago
awesome vid, hopefully the new 6.7 psd is a new beginning for the superduty's after what was done to them in the early years of the 6.0
micus08 1 year ago
@micus08
Thanks for the comment! The 6.7 is for real and at this time, I have nothing but praise!
srmastertech 1 year ago
Great video. Thanks for taking the time and showing us. This makes me happy i own a dodge. What repair were you performing on this truck???? oil change?lol Sike. no really?
JHungerford12 1 year ago
@JHungerford12
Thanks Hunger! This vehicle had a failed high pressure fuel pump and it sent metal throughout the fuel system. I ended up replacing everything with the fuel from pump to lines.
srmastertech 1 year ago
Cool video (and music). Reminds me of watching Gone In 60 Seconds. I just bought a '10 F250 with the Powerstroke. What's the best preventive maintenance to keep it out of the shop and winding up having the cab off? Keeping the fuel filter changed? If so, how often and what's the best brand?
racerxsam 1 year ago
@racerxsam
Your best preventive maintance is the fuel and cooling systems. I recommend to repalce your filters every 15k miles for severe use, 25k for street use. Keep a close eye on the cooling system. Every year I would test the coolant PH levels and if needed, Ford has conditioner to revitalize its protection. Last is to keep a close eye on your oil level. Any rise is oil level will need to be looked at imediately. Please keep with OEM products for your Powerstroke for best life.
srmastertech 1 year ago
damn I am glad I bought a dodge... I read somewhere that the 6.7 powerstroke is an improvement because you can pull the valvecovers without pulling the cab... they also reworked the bodymounts so that the cab can be pulled in under a half hour according to I think it was pertersons 4x4 and offroad, seriously that is mind blowing to me that they are bragging about that, they should have been ashamed that they built a truck that cant be worked on without removing everything but the bed.
BikerTrashWolf 1 year ago
@BikerTrashWolf
Thanks for leaving a comment! I have seen that the Dodge's around here are having problems with the particulate filter. How's yours doing? The 6.7 is a whole new begining for Ford. This time Ford built it right. The EGR cooler can be off and on the bench in less than 30 min. The turbo can be removed without pulling the cab. The fuel system is now out of the crankcase. This engine has torque to pull anything! You have to at least drive it!
srmastertech 1 year ago
@srmastertech Mine is a 5.9 cummins. No DPF for me :D
I will end up looking at the new 6.7 powerstrokes in a few years when they are on the used market, I just cant see paying that much for a truck I am going to be beating on as hard as I am on a truck. I will say this, I love the body redesign on them, just wish they would make a little longer cab, not quite megacab length, but longer than a regular crew, and still have an 8 foot bed. that would sell me on ford again.
PS:30 min EGR? wow!
BikerTrashWolf 1 year ago
Why do you never see Ram Cummins cabs lifted off like that? Because the motor is an inline 6. Lots of room to work on it. Almost 26 hours for this??? Think about labor costs when your warranty runs out...
The 6.7L Scorpion uses the same failed V8 architecture so don't expect any better from it. Ford could have designed an inline 6 but the idiots chose not to, thus throwing strength and reliability out the window. There is a reason big rig motors are inline 6s; Ford has yet to figure that out.
dieseldog00 1 year ago 8
@dieseldog00 Thanks for leaving your comment. I don't get any say in what Ford builds or not. As for the 6.7lit, I need to inform you that this is NOT from the same Diesel design that Ford has been using. Ford's previous diesel engine have been designed and built by Navastar under contract with Ford. The contract is now over and Ford has designed their own diesel engine. The new 6.7 engine is designed and built by Ford.
srmastertech 1 year ago
@srmastertech Yes I'm sure you don't have a say in Ford's decisions. I'm fully aware that the Scorpion is Ford's in-house design. I'm very impressed by the ingenious solutions to the Navistar diesel problems. At almost 400hp/750tq it is more motor than light duty diesels really need, which is a good thing. :) It will be the best V8 diesel design by far but still not as good as the inline 6.
I wish my son was as good a mechanic as you are. He went to Lincoln Tech diesel school but didn't finish.
dieseldog00 1 year ago
@srmastertech yeah and its a whole new ball game now.. had a chance to drive one of the new 2011's they are smooth and powerful which is great especially just for a stock engine.. i think it will be fords best engine yet but only time will tell... i want one so bad i can't stand it though lol
rob2283 1 year ago
@dieseldog00 so true. cummins 5.9 's are rebuildable within 8 to 10 hours as long as you don't run into destroyed or messed up parts. fords are not. by any means.
jt4265 1 year ago
@dieseldog00 i worked at dodge and i worked on the cummins and i removed the cab to pull the whole engine it cuts the time in half i use to do one truck aday and now i do two aday and its alot easyer to take the cab off than just take the whole front end apart
60powerstroke2011 10 months ago
@dieseldog00 Mack and Detroit V8s are just as good as an inliner.
Bag0fRats 10 months ago
@dieseldog00 Yeah but as part of the Chrysler group aren't Dodge bankrupt as well? Maybe you don't see them like this because Chrysler being bankrupt can't afford warranty claims.
blampa 8 months ago
@blampa Chysler paid off its bailout loan last month. They're out or bankruptcy. Chysler has always honored its warranty claims(well mostly).
dieseldog00 8 months ago
@dieseldog00 Thanks for clearing that up.
BTW, I am a big fan of the inline 6. I own 2 petrol inline 6's. It makes mincemeat of V8's, and is the fastest accelerating stock production car built in Australia today. 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
Youtube won't let me put the link up so in the search box type G6E Turbo and enjoy all the videos if you're interested.
blampa 8 months ago
@dieseldog00 26 hours? it took this guy 50 seconds!
PHIXTup 6 months ago 2
good idea with the light hanging off the cab
citystarz6 1 year ago
Awesome time lapse segment.
MTyU101 1 year ago
@MTyU101 Thanks!
srmastertech 1 year ago
that was the only way i destroyed book time for flat rate 6.0 head gaskets and engine R&R i did have one 6.0 i couldnt pull the cab off of and had to do it in the truck and that was the biggest waste of time and pain in the ass.
1fastscottsdale 1 year ago
the hard part in an E series is swapping the motor... trucks i used to vac the HVAC system, drain the oil disconnect the tranny lines from cooler, power steering lines, coolant hoses, ECM/FICM, shift linkage, body to chassis grounds, steering linkage to gear box, brake master cyl, and cab bolts and have the cab up by the time the hvac was vacuumed all out 45mins-1hr depending on how long the hvac machine took and if i needed an empty cannister.
1fastscottsdale 1 year ago
@1fastscottsdale
Great insights to Econolines! You are completely right about the removal on the body. For myself, it pretty much comes down to what I have to do, and who's paying for the repair!
srmastertech 1 year ago
Yeah vans are easier and harder at the same time to work on, they phased the remaining 6.0s in the econolines, still have a cartrige oil filter but its mounted on the drivers side under neath, econolines you can at least pull the dog house off to get to the engine, makes great for 7.3 turbo o ring leaks, 7.3 turbo replacements, 6.0 turbo removal/egr cooler, IPR or High pressure oil branch tube adaptors which are common for ext crank hard start especially when hot.
1fastscottsdale 1 year ago
I wouldnt say how to work on a diesel--but how to work on a ford, Ive never taken the cab off of my dodge and I have done work all over it
kawirider206 1 year ago
dude i love this vid it might be my favorite of all youtube..i cant get over the cab removal to get access to the engine...i wonder if you do the same with the van?? i want a slow detailed version i love this!!! does the ac get a vac and recharge?? you really are a master i wish you were in ohio...and you are no mechanic or tech you are the mastertech!! best part is when you hang the light on the cab!!! show me more!!
mikennchanel 1 year ago
@mikennchanel
Thanks! I apreciate the complements! The body removal is not required on the Econoline and the 6.4lit is not in that vehicle. Be sure to check out all my other videos for more detail. I will soon show a more detailed cab removal. You should see where I hang my cameras!
srmastertech 1 year ago
I think they burn up primarily due to the regenerative fuel system, dumping more fuel on exhaust stroke probably catching carbon on the piston and pre-igniting and melting the holes in the pistons... Had 2 runaway 6.4s while the cleaning exhaust light came on pretty scary when your in traffic and the truck decides to take off like a raped ape. Wonder if thats what the toyota owners expirience haha
1fastscottsdale 1 year ago
@1fastscottsdale
For what it's worth, I'm looking forward to the 6.7lit. They finally learned engineering 101 to keep the fuel system seperate from the oil system. I havent had any problems with the regen system. I few plugged DPF's, but thats about it. But I work on a lot of ranch trucks, small amount of commercials and daily drivers.
srmastertech 1 year ago
Yeah i figured that would do it, i usually used PB blaster that seemed to work for the ones tucked away by the front bumper. I still weld them though so they dont spin when they come back Usually the same truck comes back for another engine within 20-30k and theyre worked. Regular pickups i just see EGR coolers front crank seals, turbos, and on occasion i have replaced EGR valves. No matter what updates you put in after you replace the engine, the commercially used trucks still burnup.
1fastscottsdale 1 year ago
yeah i used to lose my ass flat rate on the fuel system overhauls when they first came out, my best time was 18 hours on a regular truck. Sucks when the bird cages break over the body mount nuts, i weld them sometimes iget lucky to jam a pry bar in to keep the nuts from spinning and then i go up under and weld them. Ever see the 6.4s burn pistons? Did 4 engines this past summer cyls 2 and 7 burn up. All 2 were tow trucks flat beds, 2 were box trucks.Hopefully the 6.7 isnt a cluster f*ck!
1fastscottsdale 1 year ago
@1fastscottsdale
Thanks for leaving a comment! I got a tip for you on the cab bolts. Just heat them up with a torch for about 20 sec. That loosens the loctite and with an impact, them come out with no effort! I do see the 6.4 with cracked pistons. I have a video up of a 6.4 short block build that burned and cracked the number 2 piston. It's a living!
srmastertech 1 year ago
wow you are one good mechanic. let me ask you it says total job hours is 25.5 thats flat rate, how long did it take you to do this job.
I got to tell you 6.4 is amazing with the fuel pressure it runs. its competley diffrent from the 6.0 which runs on oil pressure
bigbluemik 1 year ago
@bigbluemik
Thanks, but I'm a technician, not a mechanic. the 25.5 hours is the flag hour time that this repair paid. Actual working time, it took me 27 hours to recieve 25.5 hours.
srmastertech 1 year ago
i performed that repair with out the cab coming off.
joediesel187 1 year ago
@joediesel187
Good job Joe!
srmastertech 1 year ago
@joediesel187 Why does someone always have to try and one up people who post cool videos ? Who cares man , The point is that this was a pretty hard core repair. Enjoy the video instead of trying to show off.
jessebpittman 1 year ago 2
@jessebpittman not showing off,there are two way to do this repair. cab on or cab off. just ask srmastertech!!!
joediesel187 1 year ago
@joediesel187
Joe is right, it can be done in the vehicle. It would suck, but it can be done on trucks that the body cant be removed. I've done it that way also, it just sucked!
srmastertech 1 year ago
WOW. That's a cool vid. What maintenance could have been done to prevent this?
pheobo12 1 year ago
@pheobo12
Thanks for watching my videos and leaving a comment. The most important maintenance you can do to prevent this type of repair is replacing the fuel filters! As dirt or debris gets through a failed filter, this damage can and will happen.
srmastertech 1 year ago
7.3 was the best powerstroke
F250Nation 2 years ago 9
i wouldnt say best but the most reliable yes.
paintball4life3214 1 year ago
@F250Nation Mine's going on 15 years. I hope I have it for 15 more. I love my truck.
BlakeMason2 1 year ago
@F250Nation I hear that a lot. I have a 95 and besides it being underpowered, noisy, pollutes like a train, hates the cold - its a fantastic engine ! :)
rutherk1g 1 year ago
No fuel pump should ever fail this catastrophically. Nor should it require such extensive work to fix. This is clearly a result of VERY poor engineering. What kind of fuel pump needs maintenance? It has one function. Ridiculous. Just another reason Ill never buy a ford. Fix or repair daily....
Zombunist 2 years ago
Thanks for your comment, but the truth is that this was Navastar's engine. Ford didn't build it. Just to clarify.
srmastertech 2 years ago
Thanks for the insight. Ill still feel that ford aught to up their quality control on outsourced components. I personally weld locomotives for a living and when our parts come in out of spec, we either reject them or repair them. We have dropped several contracts with vendors over quality issues.
Zombunist 2 years ago
@srmastertech nice!!!
joediesel187 1 year ago
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Tibbettsify 2 years ago
but jus the cost and maintenece of the powerstroke is the most. its the most expensive and hardest to work on and build
rsr530 2 years ago
yah that sux. the 7.3 and 6.4s are good.the 6.0 is ok wen built
rsr530 2 years ago
thats a powerstroke for u
rsr530 2 years ago
This was the result of lack of maintance.
srmastertech 2 years ago
Was that flat rate pay hrs or total job hrs?
ding0925 2 years ago
25.5hrs in warranty flag hours. My actual time was 27 hours.
srmastertech 2 years ago
Pretty good avg on a big job.. i worked at a GM shop in the early 90's and would have to work 50 to get 40 on a check..
ding0925 2 years ago
I usually do 50 to 60 hours a week. If I have less than that, I'm standing around.
srmastertech 2 years ago
damn, im a chevy guy but the best truck i ever owned is my 7.3,00 wont be buyin a 6.4 anytime soon, could be worse, a six liter i guess
AndreaLarson83 2 years ago
do this on the daily, what you think of the 6.7, I drove it, real torqy off the line it's sweet.
dsmman94 2 years ago
Yes, I do what ever fail's! I like the 6.7lit. It will be much easier to repair with the entire fuel system outside the engine. So far, it looks to be very reliable!
srmastertech 2 years ago
PS: I always like your videos. Especially changing 6.0L headgaskets without lifting the body. That job says alot about physical ability...much less mechanical talent.
NeilLB7 2 years ago
Thanks buddy! I appreciate it!
srmastertech 2 years ago
That song is perfect for this video. srmastertech...I didn't exactly mean the title was wrong by using the word extreme. In the context that its not typical to have to do this...it's fitting. But some others act like its unreal. In reality...this is about how the truck went together at the factory...and nobody ever questions that. Now..if you had to CUT the body off with a sawzall and weld it back....then thats crazy!! :)
NeilLB7 2 years ago
I always have to laugh when regular people make a big deal about this kinda stuff. THIS IS NOT EXTREME!!! I work on some pretty complicated machines and this is NOT extreme. Any time you take a vehicle and lift the body...all the ole spark plug changers cry out OMG!!!! LOOK AT HOW COMPLICATED!!! If anything I'd do this just to have a cool place to hang that shop light from like he did.
NeilLB7 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment and you are absolutely right! But my reference for the extreme refers to the amount of work you have to go through, just to change the fuel pump.
srmastertech 2 years ago
@NeilLB7 I completely disagree! This kind of work is most definitely complicated, and takes skill, patience, dedication, and attention to detail. Some people are mechanically minded, and others aren't. Trucks aren't simple anymore, and to have to remove the cab for access to the HPFP is definitely extreme. Your comment comes across as ignorant and rude to tell you the truth. Your "average" mechanic is not going to be capable of such repairs. It takes training, and natural ability.
PWRSTR0KER2008 1 year ago
can't wait to get my 2008 ford f-250 hope i never have to take the dam cab of to fix anything..... and whats up ith the song ...
Denarde2007 2 years ago
I'm just too busy laughing my ass off. The place I work has a 2008 F-550. And it's bad when you have to take the cab off to work on it. I have been (and always will be) a Ford Man.... They arent a bad truck....when they are maintained...this is the result from bad maintinance
macksuperliner1982 2 years ago 5
@macksuperliner1982 My dads company has a 1999 F450 7.3L 1 ton dump truck, I swear that truck is used everyday and it has gone at least 2 years without an oil change, on regular oil and filter, but no engine problems with it yet. Amazing
nonamejoe56 1 year ago
poor bastards that had to pay for that.. should have found a 7.3 for that fleet..
bpb08 2 years ago
@bpb08 warranty...
can't get that on that old dinosaur 7.slow
rollerstud98 2 years ago
What an awful song
mja19870000000000 2 years ago
@SuperJimrod i got a cummins you wont same
TheLibertyordeath 2 years ago
im willing to bet ur cummins cant make amost 500 horse power and 1000+ foot pounds of torque with just aftermart air intake, dpf delete exhaust and a turner chip. Have a nice day!
fordman2288 2 years ago
What a joke. I feel sorry for the poor bastards who own these piles of shit when the warranty runs out. Then what?
witcher71 2 years ago 2
wow thats new
cooldomo 2 years ago
wots the song please?
skyliner9999 2 years ago
Flower by Moby
bud95 2 years ago
thanx :)
skyliner9999 2 years ago
this video made my day. i have never seen the cab lifted to work on the engine.
your one helluva mechanic
patriotsfz 2 years ago 2
I didn't expect that... I'm right there with ya!
Reccodog 2 years ago 2
This comment has received too many negative votes show
You get dodge with CUMMINS and you dont need to fix it ford is junk German engendering is #1 that why Cummins have blue Tec engine and ford not
bygoran 2 years ago
so basically the 6.4 is great if you need something to chain your dog to.
nickthepeck 2 years ago
me and my friend took the cab of my dads f450 in 3 hours with a bobcat and straps to take of the high speed turbo and replace it if u dont beleave me ill post pics on it and im only 19 lol
atvraw 2 years ago
i actually want to see that
big1s 2 years ago
cool vid, post more
metalxesp 2 years ago
Nice video i feel your pain had to pull the cab on a 6.4 for a fuel line and banjo washer. These things will be expensive for customers when warranty runs out.
samdmax7575 2 years ago
GOOD JOB!!
cata893 2 years ago
I do head gaskets and coolers of all sorts on 6.0's i got an egr coler done and started in 2.5 hours... heads done in 2 days..... but WTF did you lift the cab for I didnt see you takeanything off the top did you replace that tentioner? I dont like the 6.4 at all
BLCKCLDCTD95 2 years ago
6.0lit are easy compared to this beast. This one had a high press pump failure with metal contamination. The fuel system is critical on any contamination. The fuel lines under everything bolted to the block. Removing the cab is the actual operation. Works great with 6.0 too and it insures no exhaust leaks at the up-pipes.
srmastertech 2 years ago
all i gotta say is m-time the shit out off the truck!!!!!!!!........wiring,"spinning cab bolts,any bull shit u can come up with,u gotta make the time up some how.
agjaime 3 years ago
The fact that you are already having to do such an invasive repair to a motor as new as the 6.4 is VERY scary! Hope it does not go the way of its little sister the 6.0. I have never liked any International smaller than the 7.3
gotveggieoil 3 years ago
i am very intrested in this line of work can you tell me what collage you went to? what kind of money do you make? how long did it take to learn and do you enjoy doing this?
FORDGTFANATIC 3 years ago
I have been working on vehicles for over 25 years. The only classes that I have takes have been through the Ford and Toyota. I work on flagged hours so I have done pretty good, this year I am looking to gross 65k. I love this work, it's my hobby and I get paid for it!
srmastertech 3 years ago
So what do you think of the 6.4 so far. I just bought one, am I likely to have issues? I heard alot of good about it before I bought it. Before my 6.4 I owned a 6.0, it had A LOT of problems. Just wanted your professional opinion if you would please.
phatkane 3 years ago
The 6.4lit has been pretty good. The only real problem I am seeing a lot of is the radiator failing and leaking coolant. Be sure you have the Venturi tee recall performed. It may prevent the radiator from failing. The fuel system is critical so keep clean filters in it, thats a must. The only other real failures have been by programing modifications. Only a few fuel system failures like in the video. All in all, I like the 6.4. As for the 6.0, EGR & oil coolers fail otherwise I love them too!
srmastertech 3 years ago
My 6.0 had many problems I finally traded her. Trannie not going in reverse, head gaskets, multiple injectors, egr valve/ cooler. I finally got rid of it. My new truck was built jan 08, so I think it is a job three, correct? Did the job threes have all the latest software updates performed? And what about the venturi t? I have the longer air dam, and a plug on the degas bottle. It sat on the dealer for like 10 months so I hope they did the recalls. Is 10 months a long time on the dealer lot?
phatkane 3 years ago