Ford F150 is going Powerstroke Diesel
It's going to be a V6, like the one in the 1500 Ram. Link
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patperry2766 wrote:
OK, for arguments sake. When it comes time to actually replace the belt, how much is it gonna cost?
2nd, if it's such a great idea to use a timing belt as opposed to a chain, then why isn't it used on the full size diesel engines?
Old habits sometimes do die hard with me but I see the potential for so many problems that have the possibility to arise, it's not worth it to me. But then again, I don't like the fact that my 5.0 doesn't have a transmission dipstick either.
Nobody originally expected the 6.0 diesel to be such a "catastrophic" disaster when it was first produced either, but countless posts from owners who have had to spend literally thousands of dollars to repair of bullet proof their engines says otherwise in my opinion.
Hopefully in the future my fears will be proven to be unfounded.
The cummins 5.0 uses four chains. For some reason I think I would rather have the single belt.
