[AT] now Powerstrokes

[charlie hill]

I just wish I could figure out how to mount one of those radials in a hotrod 
or boat or something I know how to drive.  grins.  Those things sure make 
some sweet noise.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald L. Cook" <rlcook at pionet.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 12:41 PM
Subject: RE: [AT] now Powerstrokes


> Dean,
>
>>Charlie:
>>
>>You are correct; I am talking about the relatively new 6.0L Diesel Engine
>>used in Ford trucks. When I purchased my F250 new in 2003, Ford was 
>>offering
>>both engines, the 6.0 or 7.3L as an option. In 2004 and 2005 models, the
>>7.3L was no longer available.
>>
>>The 6.0L engine offers more Torque and better gas mileage than the 7.3L,
>>however, before I made a decision, I picked up some chatter on the Web 
>>about
>>the early birthing problems with the 6.0L engine and also didn't like the
>>fact that the normal RPM range had been increased significantly to achieve
>>the higher performance. My gut was telling me that that might mean the
>>engine wouldn't last as long.
>>
>>So I made a decision to stay with the 7.3L engine as it has had years of
>>quite reliable service. I've pulled heavy loads cross country with it
>>several times and it has been trouble free. I've been over 19,000lbs GCVW 
>>at
>>times pulling through the Rocky Mountains and several other mountain 
>>ranges.
>>When it gets into the passes it just growls a bit more. Mileage has been
>>acceptable. On one trip, heavily loaded, I averaged 14.2 MPG on the
>>interstate including the passes. I really can't complain about that.  I 
>>have
>>heard of 6.0L engine equipped trucks averaging over 15 MPG while heavily
>>loaded. (snip)
>
> That is because there is no substitution for cubic inches.  All old 
> hotrodders and cropdusters are aware of this as are Dutch insomniacs. <g> 
> The smaller engines show good figures in the brochures, but I think they 
> are just some sort of cost cutting for the manufacturer and really don't 
> deliver as advertised.  The final gearing to the road is what determines 
> the running rpm for the "sweet spot".  I happen to run 454 ci Chevrolet 
> gasoline engines in my pickups.  Sweet spots are the same as your Ford. 
> Mileage is, of course, less.  Since you raised the cost of diesel, cost is 
> the same and I don't need a stepladder to get in.
>
> Hot and humid here today.  An air conditioned shop would be nice!  I am 
> finishing the top overhaul on my sprayer.  1340 ci by the way, if you 
> remember the AT-6. <g>  This thing is costing me an arm and a leg.  I may 
> be clear out of the collecting business by the time this is all over.
>
> Ron Cook
> Salix, IA
>
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