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Re: Ford 7.3 engine users?
Michelle.S wrote: The addition of the Exhaust Brake was a major factor for me upgrading from my 2005 Duramax to a 2011 Duramax. In approx 30K miles the 2005 need new brake pads, while the 2011 was still on the EOM pads when traded with 115K on the clock. Sounds like operator error to me if your replacing brakes every 30k miles.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Chevrolet 6.6 burning oil
rjstractor wrote: Greene728 wrote: I’ve got a mint condition 2016 Silverado 2500 CC 4x4 and the 6.0 with 4:10’s that just turned 60k miles. I get asked often if I’d sell it. The answer is always no. Or at least no one has offered enough yet! Think I’ll hang on to her a while as posts like this are all to common on different forums. As far as the 7.3 Ford gassers. We run a number of them in our ambulance fleet. 11 ambulances with a distributed call volume of 23,000 plus a year. Also have 4 F250 Battalion Chief trucks with them. One truck is at Ford now for engine replacement due to a lifter issue at 12k some odd miles, 2 ambulance have had engine replacements (one lifter, the other I believe valve issue going down into the engine) and numerous other issues like plug wires, coolant leaks, and oil consumption. Now admittedly, the ambulances get run hard. But all were low mileage issues, like well under 50k miles. I know the engine really hasn’t been out that long. But so far, they have been nothing like the pre 2020’s that had the 6.8. At least for us. Those engines took a beating and kept on rolling! YMMV. Interesting to hear about your department's experience with the 7.3 gas. We don't have any yet, have 5 ambulances with the Ford V10. Just like your department, the guys beat them like rented mules and we have no problems that I've heard of. Most departments in our area are going with the diesel Ram 4500 for ambulance chassis, despite the extra length and cost. Our logistics and acquisition folks have explored this option as well. However, our shop guys have basically wrote off diesel engines and fight them tooth and nail in our EMS units due to all the idling time and emissions issues. We have ordered solely gas since roughly 2016 in ALL Med units. And yes, the 6.8 was solid as a rock. I feel like the 7.3 may get there, it just isn’t there yet.4.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Chevrolet 6.6 burning oil
I’ve got a mint condition 2016 Silverado 2500 CC 4x4 and the 6.0 with 4:10’s that just turned 60k miles. I get asked often if I’d sell it. The answer is always no. Or at least no one has offered enough yet! Think I’ll hang on to her a while as posts like this are all to common on different forums. As far as the 7.3 Ford gassers. We run a number of them in our ambulance fleet. 11 ambulances with a distributed call volume of 23,000 plus a year. Also have 4 F250 Battalion Chief trucks with them. One truck is at Ford now for engine replacement due to a lifter issue at 12k some odd miles, 2 ambulance have had engine replacements (one lifter, the other I believe valve issue going down into the engine) and numerous other issues like plug wires, coolant leaks, and oil consumption. Now admittedly, the ambulances get run hard. But all were low mileage issues, like well under 50k miles. I know the engine really hasn’t been out that long. But so far, they have been nothing like the pre 2020’s that had the 6.8. At least for us. Those engines took a beating and kept on rolling! YMMV.4.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Chevrolet 6.6 burning oil
jabres wrote: huntin dog- I agree, for the MOST part, trading in is never a good financial move. However, with my situation, a 2022 chevrolet 3500 6.6 gas, I was offered by the local chevrolet dealer $1200 more than what I paid for it 1.5 years ago, and now has 21k miles. You don’t owe him or anyone else a reason for your decision. It’s your money. Do what makes you happy and what you need to do!4.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Valve stem extenders for inner wheels (DRW)
I’ve never owned a dually personally. However, I have been responsible for a number of them on fire engines and ambulances. They are very prone to leaking, and we have some quality ones. My recommendation would be a good air chuck with a flexible hose and angled valve stem turned to be able to connect it. I’m sure others will have their opinions, but that’s mine based on experience. Good luck!188Views0likes0CommentsRe: New EPA Requirements
free radical wrote: wildtoad wrote: HappyKayakers wrote: ksss wrote: I am hoping a change at the top, will stop this ridiculousness. Ah yes, the ever popular ridiculousness of trying to save our environment. If every vehicle - car, plane, train, truck, tractor in America was suddenly electric, and every home possible had their own charger, charging stations were sufficiently available, and the grid could support real time charging the impact on climate / global warming will be negligible especially if you factor in the damage done to the environment from all the destructive mining required for the minerals. But you can’t flip a switch to make it happen. Americans are going to go through times to get all electric for questionable benefit. Im not worried about global warming,few degrees wont make any diference imo. However people up north where permafrost melts can make their houses sink into the mud. And make driving on the tundra imposible. Main advantage of EVs are it doesnt polute air with STINKY EXHAUST FUMES which kills milions of people and make many sick. Also EV cost way less money to drive. And lithium is very easy to harvest or mine,oil production is 100x more destructive. You’re joking right? Gotta be.563Views0likes0CommentsRe: Not bad for 11 years and 240,000 miles.
I have a 2016 CC Silverado 4x4 LT All Star Edition Z-71 with the 6.0 and 4:10 gears with 53,554 miles on it. It’s a beautiful rock solid truck. Nothing about it is fuel efficient for sure. But it’s smooth, quiet, comfortable and dependable. I bet over the last year I’ve had 1/2 dozen at least total strangers walk up to me in town asking if it was for sale. Obviously, it not! Love that truck!437Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel Ram Owner Forced to Scrap Truck !
God I’m glad I don’t live in some of these liberal cesspool areas and am lucky enough to be where people mind their business (for the most part). There’s a reason some government diesel vehicles (military for example) are exempt from this emissions garbage. Anybody wanna guess why? I have extensive history and experience with diesels in various forms and usages, and can tell you for certain that it’s not a matter of when you will have emission issues, it’s just a matter of when. Even though I don’t agree with it, it was stupid of this guy to delete the vehicle and then advertise it as such where he was located.466Views0likes0Comments
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