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Re: The inevitable breakdown on the road....
The good news is that the ford 6.0 water pump is a simple deal to replace. It's just the impeller unlike the 7.3 before it that is a monster thing. I would worry more about your somewhat fancy coolant and whether the mechanic ruined it by refilling with the junk they have in the drum. I too have cat ELC in my IH diesel and would rather they just dilute it with distilled rather than contaminate it with "their" coolant.506Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a Powerstroke 7.3L (expectation/realistic)
For the OP, if he is still watching. Don't do it. 12k behind your (same as mine) truck is too much for our passes. Blewett pass is tough with even 7500# trailer. Mine is 7.3, 2000, Ford AIS intake, 4" exhaust, tuner, trans cooler etc. I overtemp on EGT before I run out of "power" meaning I have to back off to 50 mph instead of 60 to keep it from melting down with only a tall TT.485Views0likes0CommentsRe: WDH with F350 and 8000lb trailer
I also have a diesel F350 and 8000# trailer. Years ago I replaced the silly OEM receiver with a new one rated to handle much more tongue weight without the need for a WDH. Yes, I could tow the RV without the WDH. I also have stableloads on the rear suspension which I really like and they engage after 500# of weight in the bed so they are engaged when the trailer is hitched for much better side to side stability. I always tow the RV with a WDH. It just rides better. If some part of the WDH broke or was stolen then I would have no worries about driving home without the WDH. Margin of error you might say. Newer Fords have the big 2.5" receiver and may have higher weight limits on the OEM receiver.377Views0likes0CommentsRe: What pressure for LT tires
This is a real problem. Use the chart for weight/psi for that particular tire. You will need to use the actual axle weight divided by two. Unless you do this you risk a rough ride and worn centers from overinflation. My F350 with LRE tires calls out 80 psi on the door sticker which is fine for when I'm fully loaded to GAWR but when empty, I run at the psi that allows the tire treads to lay down. Much nicer ride and tire life. Yes, this means adjusting your tire pressure when unloaded vs. loaded.232Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford 2.7 Ecoboost - power question
Hybridhunter wrote: Strange how many threads are started by folks with a lack of understanding what torque and horsepower are. Also strange that these threads seem to exist to reinforce bias and misunderstanding. The worst part is, once it is explained, the knuckle draggers come out with smart a55 quips that belittle those who are sharing the knowledge. Horsepower is the number that determines what an engine or truck can do, and typically the torque number will indicate how effortless it can do it. Keep it simple, because it really is. This is THE reason horsepower is the standard rating for industrial engines, the torque number gives no indication what work an engine can do. Good post. You all do realize that HP is just an equation based on torque and rpm of the engine. The two are linked. I like high flat torque of a disesel for the ability to accelerate well throughout the rpm range. A "peaky" gas motor that makes low torque down low will also make low HP down low so it won't have HP available until you rev it up. Once a gas motor is rev'd up into it's powerband it has plenty of HP and torque available to keep your speed up the hill but you had better not fall out of that rpm range or it will suck. Nice to have 6,7,8 gears these days to keep her rev'd.147Views0likes0Comments
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