2005 6.0 powerstoke
03-26-2013 | 10:51 AM
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So there is a thermostat in the block heater assembly that reads the coolant temps and adjusts a rheostat for the electric draw? I didn't know that. Just thought it was a dumb system that sent full power to the element all the time. And thought the element was a 1500 or 2000 watt element, similar to an electric space heater in your home. And I'm pretty sure I plug my block heater into a 120V outlet that is on a 20A circuit in my garage. Would the block heater work better on a 30A outlet? I think I could rewire the garage to do that, but would need to get a heavier extension cord. What gage wire is needed for 30 amp 120V service?
I was just stating above that I have verified lesser current draw if you just plug it in when you get home. As compared to plugging it in when it is a stone cold engine.
03-26-2013 | 01:39 PM
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Exactly right,,,,,,some have lived and served well,,,,,,WAAAAAYYYYYY to many that havent to even consider one
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04-14-2013 | 04:59 PM
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I have $ 2100 in repairs in 2 years and maybe have a blown head gasket again. This truck needs pampered like no other. For being " built tough"
Id say its more like a delicate flower.
Look up the class action lawsuit against Ford. Ford sued the maker of the engine but denies any problems. They just keep making money off repairs.
Id say its more like a delicate flower.
Look up the class action lawsuit against Ford. Ford sued the maker of the engine but denies any problems. They just keep making money off repairs.
04-14-2013 | 07:06 PM
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I have $ 2100 in repairs in 2 years and maybe have a blown head gasket again. This truck needs pampered like no other. For being " built tough"
Id say its more like a delicate flower.
Look up the class action lawsuit against Ford. Ford sued the maker of the engine but denies any problems. They just keep making money off repairs.
Id say its more like a delicate flower.
Look up the class action lawsuit against Ford. Ford sued the maker of the engine but denies any problems. They just keep making money off repairs.
04-14-2013 | 08:55 PM
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Here is a new one.......2003 Excursion 6.0, 130k one owner (soccer mom SUV, bone stock except bigger tires on stock wheels). It blew the oil pump inside the motor, just lost power and motor wasn't hurt.
The damage.....$3,000....ouch
The damage.....$3,000....ouch
04-14-2013 | 09:17 PM
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most likely the high pressure oil (fuel) pump and some other parts that are known to go..thats a expensive part..
04-14-2013 | 11:49 PM
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Once again, I know that. I just wanted to see what the other guys response was to it. He stated that the 5w wasn't good for the coolers, and that did not make any sense to me. I use the AMSOIL Series 3000 5w-30 in both my 6.0's. One has 250000 miles on it, and only two injectors replaced so far and the other 175000 (knock on wood) trouble free miles on it. I change my oil about 45-50,000 miles and filter changes every 15,000 miles.
04-15-2013 | 08:47 AM
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O7Dom thats a good and correct guess. Thats my next step if I keep it. Hard to get rid of something after putting so much into it but my hatred for this truck is pushing me to sell it. Im sure ill get nothing from the lawsuit against ford
04-15-2013 | 09:34 AM
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