Ford 7.3L GASSER rumor confirmed

Grit dog wrote:

dodge guy wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

Groover wrote:
"They don't break down? Really? No lifter issues, timing chain issues or anything? I think this is more seeing what you want to see or not seeing what you don't want to see. Every engine, diesel or gas, breaks down. Gas engines are not magically immune from this."

I am in my mid-fifties and the only time that I have had to have a vehicle towed was when a transmission went out. I had to do some field repairs when the crankshaft pulley bolts came loose on my 460, my diesel tractor could barely drag itself back on the trailer when the EGR valve stuck and the hoseclamps came loose on my Cummins. Since I have spent a lot more time with gas engines I would have to give the nod to them.

Since I have spent a lot more time with diesel engines I would have to give the nod to them. Hey look, our opinions cancel each other out.:B

I`m also a diesel tech as well as gas engine tech. so yes from both perspectives the diesel isn't what it used to be. sure if you want 900lb feet of torque out of a 3/4 ton truck great, but it has to be able to make it back home! and as far as fuel mileage, diesel again isn't much better than gassers.

Ask any smart diesel tech what they drive? chances are its a gasser. If not, its an older and more reliable diesel.

Now this is funny coming from a "diesel tech" portraying them as heaps that can't make it home and don't get better mileage! Lol.

Now, my new 5.3 Silverado claims 18-20 mpg hauling @ss on small bald tires across eastern WA, and I believe it. AND that's dang impressive. Same truck, I can hook a 6klb trailer, same route, slightly slower and get 9 mpg.
Any run of the mill "pos" diesel would embarrass it at the gas pump.
Yes gassers can pull down some seriously impressive mileage numbers I'd not have believed even a few years ago. But it's under ideal conditions.

Wow 9 mpg towing 6K, I get 12 mpg towing 12.5K.

I don’t think I would like the towing mileage with a 7.3 gassed.