For the gas RV Fifth Wheel Hauler's out here.
Hi everyone, I've been researching for a used 6 sitter truck. That can tow a fifth wheel GVWR 17K. Boy, it is truly a mind blowing experience! I started with diesel. But, from my research. Diesel...
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Mommytwo6girls wrote:
I'm having a hard time figuring out what each truck is equipped with. Take this one as an example:
350 SuperDuty King Ranch; Power Stroke 6.0L V8 -->(DI 32V OHV)<--. I'm trying to educate my self with each truck companies abbreviations.. By next Spring I have it figured out lmao!
V8 *8 cylinders in a V shape. Dodges you will see I6 inline 6 for 6 in a row
DI *is direct injection meaning the fuel injector is in the head firing at the top of the piston *unlike older cars and earily 90 s diesels that fire fuel at the intake valve.
32v valves means there are 4 per cylinder. A dodge will have 24. **older 5.9 will be 12 and older 7.3s will be 2 valve *16 valves*
OHV * Over Head Valve. Means there is 1 cam shaft in the center of the V with push rods going up to each valve on the head.
I know in cars I don't think diesels do it yet but you will see. SOHC and DOHC *single over head cam and dual over head cam. That means the cam shaft is on top of the head with the valves right under the shaft it self. No push rods.
A big part of the reason Ford's are a little harder to start is the way they fire the fuel injectors not just the fact they have glow plugs. Ford diesels before 2010 used high pressure oil to fire the fuel injectors when oil is cold it gets very thick and it makes it very hard for the injectors to fire properly.
I have a 2000 with a 7.3L I have a cord on a timer. 2 hours before I go to work it comes on to warm up thr block heater. I start my truck about 10 mins before I leave and it fires right up when plugged in and has heat almost right away.
2010+ ford diesels with the 6.7L use a fuel system like the dodges and start much much easier in the cold.
It is definitely a dive into a whole different world going from gas to diesel! Also many mechanics choose either diesel or gas to work on and that's just what they know. Some can do both but better to find a well rounded diesel mechanic who knows what he's doing than someone who knows just a little about diesel and a lot about gas engines.
Best of luck!!
