[AT] [Bulk] Re: Tractor OEM filters/Eco Diesel

[Thomas O Mehrkam]

Chevy had problems with theirs.

These engines have got so complicated due to the emission rules I am 
suppressed they are a as reliable as they are.

Ford has a high temp and low temp cooling system with two water pumps.  
Plus the particulate filter.   Reminds me or the 70's trucks with smog 
pumps and all the other crap.

On 7/28/2015 9:29 PM, Dean VP wrote:
> My understanding is also that once Ford made the required changes to the 6.0 engines, in owner
> vehicles, they have a pretty good track record.  But there sure was some owners that had real
> problems.  I've always had the impression that those that were hauling heavy loads pushing the GVWR
> were those that had the most problems.  I purchased my 2003 7.3 L Diesel truck after the 2003 6.0 L
> engine based trucks were being sold in 2003.  The Ford dealer was having trouble selling the 7.3 L
> engine versions because they were the old model in 2003 but I heard about the 6.0 issues before I
> purchased and elected to buy the 7.3 L version at a heavily discounted price. I was really lucky.  I
> have received a huge quantity of letters from Ford dealers wanting to buy my truck over the years.
> At one time the used 2003 7.3L based truck was selling for over $8,000 more than the 2003 6.0L
> version.  I don't know what that spread is today.  All I know is I've had a trouble free truck so far
> for 160,000 plus miles pulling a heavy 5th wheel and heavy equipment trailers loaded with tractors.
> Occasionally cross country.   "Knock on wood." I have another friend in SO CA who was a big fan of
> Ford Trucks but he has switched to Dodge Ram Diesel trucks. He is on his second one after some
> troubles with the first. I guess all brands have their issues.
>
> Dean VP
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>
> "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent
> virtue is the equal sharing of misery."  . Sir Winston Churchill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of
> Spencer Yost
> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 6:55 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Tractor OEM filters/Eco Diesel
>
> My 2006 Ford 6.0L diesel had 2 injectors and the EGR cooler repair by the previous owner in 2008 at
> around 80K miles according to the Oasis report I consulted before buying.  I bought it in 2010 with
> 110K.   In 5+ years and 60K miles I have driven I have not done a thing except a rear axle seal.
> Has run like a charm ever since I bought it.
>
>
> Just a data point.....
>
> Spencer
>
>> On Jul 28, 2015, at 9:50, Thomas Mehrkam <tmehrkam at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>> I have some friends who had no problems with the 6.0.
>> Three engines three years in a row sounds like a Dealer problem.
>> There were a couple of issues on the 6.0.  After they were fixed it was an OK engine.
>> ...snip...
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