[AT] now Powerstrokes

[charlie hill]

Mike I think he is talking about the 6.0 L Powerstroke in the new Fords. 
I've heard they were having some problems with it.  I can't figure out why 
they switched to it from the 7.3.

Charlie
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From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
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Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 6:02 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Apology for outage


> If you are referring to the IH 6.9L diesel, I believe the only problem was 
> cavitation due related to pinholes in the cylinders. Changing the 
> antifreeze or adding an additive prevented the problem, and I have a 6.9 
> in an '87 F350 with something over 125K that is doing fine. It isn't as 
> powerful as the later "Powerstroke" engines, but it is good enough for my 
> limited needs.
>
> Mike
>
> Dean VP wrote:
>> Unfortunately, IH didn't have the 6.0L diesel engine, used in Ford 
>> trucks,
>> figured out either. Ford has had quite a bit of grief with the 6.0L I/H
>> engine the last couple of years. Many have had no problems but more than 
>> a
>> few have been lemons. I'm very glad I selected the 7.3L when I had a 
>> choice
>> between the two engines. Dean A. Van Peursem
>> Snohomish, WA 98290
>>
>
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