2015 powerstroke 440hp/860tq

One guy posts a video about the size of the 6.7 rods and now we think Ford has rampant rod bending issues?

Ric,

I've read a lot of your posts and have always been impressed with your factual nature. You've made your issue clear without jumping on the "Ford just sucks" bandwagon. Refreshing.

jody h wrote:

marek wrote:
Ask any higher volume diesel dealer or just call their parts dept. We run 8 Ford trucks and almost always have at least 1 in the shop so I talk to my mechanic weekly.Ford has been the less of the evils for us but only due to having such a good relationship with our servicing dealer. Right now his dealer has 4 6.7 trucks that have been there for over 3 weeks waiting on parts. Once I can seem to get ahold of more info on the fuel system I will post it.

Fords web site has some bland info on the new trucks http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty/2015/

I want to say the rod issue is mostly in the early 11 units

Man fishs cuz should go to work over there and get away from those old bad Dodges

I was like whaaaaaaaaattttttt??? :h And then I got it and laughed so hard I fell off my couch!!! Good one!!! :B

marek wrote:
Ask any higher volume diesel dealer or just call their parts dept. We run 8 Ford trucks and almost always have at least 1 in the shop so I talk to my mechanic weekly.Ford has been the less of the evils for us but only due to having such a good relationship with our servicing dealer. Right now his dealer has 4 6.7 trucks that have been there for over 3 weeks waiting on parts. Once I can seem to get ahold of more info on the fuel system I will post it.

Fords web site has some bland info on the new trucks http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty/2015/

I want to say the rod issue is mostly in the early 11 units

Man fishs cuz should go to work over there and get away from those old bad Dodges

carringb wrote:

hone eagle wrote:
Any rod will bend if the cylinder has liquid in it.

Not the 6.0 PSD. It usually just lifts the head off.

:B

The Mad Norsky wrote:

Me Again wrote:
What are they going to do about the connecting rods. Was looking at pictures this morning of 6.7 bent connecting rods. The 6.7 rod is smaller in the rod area than the earlier powerstrokes. Rod bearings are also not keyed. What keeps them from spinning bearings.

Some things are great in the 6.7, like air/exhaust flow direction, individual rocker arms for each valve, giant lifters etc, but if they leave an important component like the connecting rod lacking, then the whole engine becomes lacking. The aftermarket is already into better 6.7 connecting rods, which is telling.

Chris

Speaking of connecting rods, here is a video from PowerStrokehelp.com that shows some of the workings of the 6.7L diesel. Guess he finally got his hands on a 6.7L engine.

Pretty good video, he covers many differences between the current 6.7L, the 6.4L and the 6.0L engines.

And yes, the connecting rods are shown in the video. Connecting rods and main bearings take center stage at around the 12 minute mark in the video.

Ford 6.7L engine

Maybe Ford should give up on diesel engines - one disaster after another.

But the faithful just keep buying.

ford truck guy wrote:

The Mad Norsky wrote:

Me Again wrote:
What are they going to do about the connecting rods. Was looking at pictures this morning of 6.7 bent connecting rods. The 6.7 rod is smaller in the rod area than the earlier powerstrokes. Rod bearings are also not keyed. What keeps them from spinning bearings.

Some things are great in the 6.7, like air/exhaust flow direction, individual rocker arms for each valve, giant lifters etc, but if they leave an important component like the connecting rod lacking, then the whole engine becomes lacking. The aftermarket is already into better 6.7 connecting rods, which is telling.

Chris

Speaking of connecting rods, here is a video from PowerStrokehelp.com that shows some of the workings of the 6.7L diesel. Guess he finally got his hands on a 6.7L engine.



Pretty good video, he covers many differences between the current 6.7L, the 6.4L and the 6.0L engines.

And yes, the connecting rods are shown in the video. Connecting rods and main bearings take center stage at around the 12 minute mark in the
Ford 6.7L engine

This video is of the PRE 2015 ...not the 2015.. It may not be relevant... Maybe it is??

How many Cummins or Duramax have you heard about windowing the block? I think the fact is that the 6.7 powerstroke has had more complete failures of the engine!

Chris

The Mad Norsky wrote:

Me Again wrote:
What are they going to do about the connecting rods. Was looking at pictures this morning of 6.7 bent connecting rods. The 6.7 rod is smaller in the rod area than the earlier powerstrokes. Rod bearings are also not keyed. What keeps them from spinning bearings.

Some things are great in the 6.7, like air/exhaust flow direction, individual rocker arms for each valve, giant lifters etc, but if they leave an important component like the connecting rod lacking, then the whole engine becomes lacking. The aftermarket is already into better 6.7 connecting rods, which is telling.

Chris

Speaking of connecting rods, here is a video from PowerStrokehelp.com that shows some of the workings of the 6.7L diesel. Guess he finally got his hands on a 6.7L engine.



Pretty good video, he covers many differences between the current 6.7L, the 6.4L and the 6.0L engines.

And yes, the connecting rods are shown in the video. Connecting rods and main bearings take center stage at around the 12 minute mark in the
Ford 6.7L engine

This video is of the PRE 2015 ...not the 2015.. It may not be relevant... Maybe it is??

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Me Again wrote:
What are they going to do about the connecting rods. Was looking at pictures this morning of 6.7 bent connecting rods. The 6.7 rod is smaller in the rod area than the earlier powerstrokes. Rod bearings are also not keyed. What keeps them from spinning bearings.

Some things are great in the 6.7, like air/exhaust flow direction, individual rocker arms for each valve, giant lifters etc, but if they leave an important component like the connecting rod lacking, then the whole engine becomes lacking. The aftermarket is already into better 6.7 connecting rods, which is telling.

Chris

Speaking of connecting rods, here is a video from PowerStrokehelp.com that shows some of the workings of the 6.7L diesel. Guess he finally got his hands on a 6.7L engine.

Pretty good video, he covers many differences between the current 6.7L, the 6.4L and the 6.0L engines.

And yes, the connecting rods are shown in the video. Connecting rods and main bearings take center stage at around the 12 minute mark in the video.

Ford 6.7L engine

marek wrote:
Not many guys want to own a modern diesel out of warranty.

I have had several offers for my 2006 Dodge Cummings - and I am not even selling it.