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Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
PowerStroke
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Date: March 25, 2014 09:44PM
Can anyone recommend a good diesel mechanic for a Ford Super Duty 6.0?
THanks.
THanks.
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
cummins
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Date: March 25, 2014 09:45PM
I use my cum on my cummins
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
kik
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Date: March 25, 2014 10:17PM
Cut your losses and get rid of that POS.
That 6.0 engine ended a 20+ year relationship between Ford and Navistar (International). Ford is now partnered with a German company to supply diesels for F-Series trucks.
I have read that the 6.0 can be modified with aftermarket parts and it will then be a so-so engine instead of complete garbage. Not worth the money.
See if you can trade it to some idiot for an older truck with the 7.3 motor.
That 6.0 engine ended a 20+ year relationship between Ford and Navistar (International). Ford is now partnered with a German company to supply diesels for F-Series trucks.
I have read that the 6.0 can be modified with aftermarket parts and it will then be a so-so engine instead of complete garbage. Not worth the money.
See if you can trade it to some idiot for an older truck with the 7.3 motor.
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
7.3
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Date: March 25, 2014 11:29PM
Yepper.. One of the mechanics drives a 6.0.. They are the only shop to ever work on my 7.3
Near Manassas Park High School
Walt's Auto
8391 Euclid Ave # C,
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 367-0078
Near Manassas Park High School
Walt's Auto
8391 Euclid Ave # C,
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 367-0078
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
PowerStroke
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Date: March 25, 2014 11:35PM
Thanks for recommendation! and yes, my 6.0 is bulletproofed/modified. It's been very reliable. It just leaks a little oil....I believe its the ICP sensor, but that's just a guess.
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
Henro
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Date: March 26, 2014 09:50AM
All Fords rear main seal leak.
Mine has tinkled oil after 50K.
Mine has tinkled oil after 50K.
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
6.4
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Date: March 26, 2014 12:33PM
Hpop?
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
hou
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Date: March 27, 2014 12:01AM
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Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
hpop
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Date: March 28, 2014 11:55AM
High pressure oil pump
Why do you need a truck like that?
Prius all the way!
Why do you need a truck like that?
Prius all the way!
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
Dominic Toretto
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Date: March 28, 2014 12:31PM
Yo
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
powerstroke
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Date: March 28, 2014 07:23PM
appreciate the one recommendation.....any others? Thanks.
Bump.
Bump.
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
6V53 Detroit
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Date: March 28, 2014 11:29PM
Powerstroke is garbage. Repower it!
I put a 6V53 (aka 318 Jimmy) in my '85 Chevy pickup. Ain't nuthin sounds as good or pulls as hard as 2-stroke oilburner. They're cheap too, lots of dump trucks had 'em, so junk yards are full of 'em.
My truck will pull a Powerstroke backwards. You have to be careful though, Detroits don't stall, they pull 'til something breaks.
Here's a guy that put one in a '73. My setup is the same except I run a 10 speed Fuller tranny instead of Allison.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3yohoCqD2E
I put a 6V53 (aka 318 Jimmy) in my '85 Chevy pickup. Ain't nuthin sounds as good or pulls as hard as 2-stroke oilburner. They're cheap too, lots of dump trucks had 'em, so junk yards are full of 'em.
My truck will pull a Powerstroke backwards. You have to be careful though, Detroits don't stall, they pull 'til something breaks.
Here's a guy that put one in a '73. My setup is the same except I run a 10 speed Fuller tranny instead of Allison.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3yohoCqD2E
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
Cat man
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Date: March 29, 2014 03:56PM
6V53 Detroit Wrote:
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> Powerstroke is garbage. Repower it!
>
> I put a 6V53 (aka 318 Jimmy) in my '85 Chevy
> pickup. Ain't nuthin sounds as good or pulls as
> hard as 2-stroke oilburner. They're cheap too,
> lots of dump trucks had 'em, so junk yards are
> full of 'em.
>
> My truck will pull a Powerstroke backwards. You
> have to be careful though, Detroits don't stall,
> they pull 'til something breaks.
>
> Here's a guy that put one in a '73. My setup is
> the same except I run a 10 speed Fuller tranny
> instead of Allison.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3yohoCqD2E
WTG, 6V53 Detroit!
I'm going to put a real diesel in my 2000 Ford F-350. But I've always been partial to Cats. 8 cylinder Cat 3208s are pretty easy to come by and are lower profile, so the stock hood works. They will also climb trees.
Here's a guy with a sweet 3208 powered Ford:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOABHUAmhJI
-------------------------------------------------------
> Powerstroke is garbage. Repower it!
>
> I put a 6V53 (aka 318 Jimmy) in my '85 Chevy
> pickup. Ain't nuthin sounds as good or pulls as
> hard as 2-stroke oilburner. They're cheap too,
> lots of dump trucks had 'em, so junk yards are
> full of 'em.
>
> My truck will pull a Powerstroke backwards. You
> have to be careful though, Detroits don't stall,
> they pull 'til something breaks.
>
> Here's a guy that put one in a '73. My setup is
> the same except I run a 10 speed Fuller tranny
> instead of Allison.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3yohoCqD2E
WTG, 6V53 Detroit!
I'm going to put a real diesel in my 2000 Ford F-350. But I've always been partial to Cats. 8 cylinder Cat 3208s are pretty easy to come by and are lower profile, so the stock hood works. They will also climb trees.
Here's a guy with a sweet 3208 powered Ford:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOABHUAmhJI
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
trucking
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Date: March 30, 2014 11:44PM
I run a detroit 6.2
But here is what you need. http://www.princewilliamdieselrepair.com/
they specialize in powerstroke
But here is what you need. http://www.princewilliamdieselrepair.com/
they specialize in powerstroke
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
Charlie B.
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Date: October 08, 2015 06:29PM
Contact Andy Cox at Impact Diesel at 109 Deacon Road,Fredericksburg, Va.22405 or give him a shout at 540-656-8857. This man and his staff are "second to none".. they are the best in the area.. Great people to work with !!!
Re: Anyone Recommend a Good Diesel Mechanic?
Posted by:
dittoooo
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Date: October 09, 2015 03:39PM
I was seriously considering either a Ford Powerstroke or Cummins Dodge.
Brand-new.
Or should I wait for the cummins titan?
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/20/nissan-titan-turbo-diesel-v8-cummins/
"The next Titan will make use of a 5.0-liter, turbodiesel V8 from Cummins, the Japanese company announced at the start of its Nissan 360 industry showcase."
http://www.nissanusa.com/trucks/2016-titan/
Brand-new.
Or should I wait for the cummins titan?
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/20/nissan-titan-turbo-diesel-v8-cummins/
"The next Titan will make use of a 5.0-liter, turbodiesel V8 from Cummins, the Japanese company announced at the start of its Nissan 360 industry showcase."
http://www.nissanusa.com/trucks/2016-titan/