7.3 Powerstroke Question
This is a respected engine, but compared to today's diesels it's a dog pulling a load. I have heard that it was tuned down below its potential between International and its getting into the Fords. I...
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Just to add a bit more...it doesnt take too long to raise the exhaust temperatures. They are almost instant. The gases (EGT's) will heat up the surrounding metals - such as pistons - but it takes a bit longer. Pistons are not aluminum but an alloy. They tolerate more heat than aluminum but not much more. Pistons are the likely element to be damaged by over-temperature of the EGT's. So if you watch the EGT's and keep them under about 1200-1250º you should be ok. Just dont run that hot too long. I have seen melted piston images (now conversational ashtrays) on the DieselStop.com website. Its pretty heartbreaking.
