So what did you buy today

[whitesnake]

Only problem with the 6.4 was that ford took all the proven international emmisions stuff and chucked it in favor of thier own design... which sucked... if you make the emmisions stuff disappear, they are pretty reliable (and when you add +100 injectors and a healthy tune they get pretty fun to drive....hehehe not that i would know about that having an 08 king ranch with a deleted 6.4 or anything...LOL)

A 6.4 was still “international.” 6.7 is when Ford was on their own and even though it has its own issues is light years ahead of a 6.4 in terms of reliability. Yes emissions, dpf etc were the main issues. But that’s a blanket statement. All modern diesels are much more reliable without that junk. Unfortunately they’re really cracking down on trucks where the emissions equipment “fell off.” If you have dot numbers and use your truck commercially you have to be careful with that. 6.4’s make good power tuned and deleted yes, but I’m looking for reliability. Any modern diesel has plenty of power. Best thing you can do with a 6.4 is leave your power levels stock. Tuning them, although fun, makes them even more of a time bomb.

 

[whitesnake]

My 03 F250 with a 5.4 was a speed demon and a towing turtle.

You mention the 6.4 diesels....what about the 6.0?
Funny story with the well pump guy and one of those.

I agree. I actually loved my old 5.4 haha. Just needed a running start for the hills when towing. The 6.0’s were fun to watch unfold. People liked them at first. Then problems arose and nobody really had them figured out yet so people starting running from them. There was a time I couldn’t give them away at auctions. Now that people have them pretty well figured out they’ve made a pretty big comeback. And they’re pre dpf so that’s a big selling point. I would not shy away from a well maintained 6.0 at all. Of course they have their faults but at least they can be made right and then be a good truck. They like to be worked, not go get groceries. They can run for many, many miles. Again a motor I would not go crazy with a tuner. Just let them breathe and focus on reliability. They have plenty of power to get the job done.

 

[Onan18]

I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Cummins, and would argue it is the most reliable "modern" diesel out there. At least for Dodge it was the last year they are 100% pre-emissions. Now, it is a 2WD single rear wheel with a highway gear but I got 26 MPG on the highway running up to Virginia to visit my uncle.

 

[whitesnake]

I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Cummins, and would argue it is the most reliable "modern" diesel out there. At least for Dodge it was the last year they are 100% pre-emissions. Now, it is a 2WD single rear wheel with a highway gear but I got 26 MPG on the highway running up to Virginia to visit my uncle.

I would probably agree with that. Theres some other things I’m not fond of with dodge trucks in general but we can’t get too fussy here…nothing is perfect. I’d take a Cummins just for the sake of not ripping my hair out working on it. Much more room for activities. I had a 04’ 5.9 h.o. 6spd crew cab short bed back when they were just everyday trucks. Was a phenomenal truck. I then transitioned into a 07’ “classic” 2500hd lbz…which was also a great truck. Probably one of my favorites. I’ve been on the look out for a pre emissions diesel lately and a 03-early 07 Cummins is pretty high on that list. I’d even settle for a nice 24v and throw a good pump/filtration system on it to keep the vp44 happy. But 2nd gen’s are getting tough to find that don’t need restoration. I remember a 02’ ext cab short bed I had, 24v ho, 6spd, Laramie with heated leather etc. Only had 50k original miles on it. Truck was absolutely beautiful. Previous owner even had the bed carpeted. Not a single scratch under the carpet. Ahh the good old days hahaha.

 

[Bill G]

I agree. I actually loved my old 5.4 haha. Just needed a running start for the hills when towing. The 6.0’s were fun to watch unfold. People liked them at first. Then problems arose and nobody really had them figured out yet so people starting running from them. There was a time I couldn’t give them away at auctions. Now that people have them pretty well figured out they’ve made a pretty big comeback. And they’re pre dpf so that’s a big selling point. I would not shy away from a well maintained 6.0 at all. Of course they have their faults but at least they can be made right and then be a good truck. They like to be worked, not go get groceries. They can run for many, many miles. Again a motor I would not go crazy with a tuner. Just let them breathe and focus on reliability. They have plenty of power to get the job done.

Obviously when I say the 5.4 was a speed demon that had more to do with the rear gear but it did haul the mail......as long as was 2 letters at a time.

I saw one of the county deputies years ago. We were shooting the *s-word and he said awhile back he had clocked me at 120mph out on Highway 94. I said "waaant ted" me. He said "yes it was". I asked him why he did did stop me. He replied it was the end of shift after midnight and he was heading home. I still say it was not me. All joking aside it ran fast but I am not sure all the computer *s-word would let it get to 120.

 

[pbillyi69]

i bought jewelry for my wife today... it's her birthday. managed to get her to the store without her knowing i was planning on buying her stuff. totally surprised her

 

[Partner]

i bought jewelry for my wife today... it's her birthday. managed to get her to the store without her knowing i was planning on buying her stuff. totally surprised her

Young people send flowers with cash on delivery

 

[bogieboy]

A 6.4 was still “international.” 6.7 is when Ford was on their own and even though it has its own issues is light years ahead of a 6.4 in terms of reliability. Yes emissions, dpf etc were the main issues. But that’s a blanket statement. All modern diesels are much more reliable without that junk. Unfortunately they’re really cracking down on trucks where the emissions equipment “fell off.” If you have dot numbers and use your truck commercially you have to be careful with that. 6.4’s make good power tuned and deleted yes, but I’m looking for reliability. Any modern diesel has plenty of power. Best thing you can do with a 6.4 is leave your power levels stock. Tuning them, although fun, makes them even more of a time bomb.

I am aware that the 6.4 was international, ford decided to not use any of the international emmissions parts though, and basically retrofitted thier own designs, which sucked....LOL

As for dot numbers, only reason i have a diesel is for my 5th wheel, and as far as the tune goes, it is by no means a "hot" tune, it is simply a towing tune, with the emmissions stuff deleted, and the fuel map compensated for the larger injectors, the entire engine has been gone thru, and given a clean bill of health, fresh studs and gaskets, and all pistons inspected for any signs of cracking, which as i understand on the 6.4 was usually due to regen, which just dumped fuel in cyl 7 and 8 to boost egts to burn out the dpf due to the lack of any aftertreatment (def fluid). Even when pulling a 10k# 5th wheel camper uphill, the boost levels stay right around 38psi under full huff, which is not really in the realm of destructo land, unless you are there ALL the time... 90% of the time i dont even see over 20psi...

 

[Partner]

Bullcraft a base for sharpening drills,
although the element that pushes the drill is missing and i make copper tips for a soldering iron with a transformer. Total $15 The old bar no longer has such markings

 

[wood4pit]

for the 2511t

 

[pbillyi69]

Young people send flowers with cash on delivery

young folks are a lot lazier than i am...

 

[whitesnake]

I am aware that the 6.4 was international, ford decided to not use any of the international emmissions parts though, and basically retrofitted thier own designs, which sucked....LOL

As for dot numbers, only reason i have a diesel is for my 5th wheel, and as far as the tune goes, it is by no means a "hot" tune, it is simply a towing tune, with the emmissions stuff deleted, and the fuel map compensated for the larger injectors, the entire engine has been gone thru, and given a clean bill of health, fresh studs and gaskets, and all pistons inspected for any signs of cracking, which as i understand on the 6.4 was usually due to regen, which just dumped fuel in cyl 7 and 8 to boost egts to burn out the dpf due to the lack of any aftertreatment (def fluid). Even when pulling a 10k# 5th wheel camper uphill, the boost levels stay right around 38psi under full huff, which is not really in the realm of destructo land, unless you are there ALL the time... 90% of the time i dont even see over 20psi...

Sounds like you’re keeping her in the safe zone which is good. A family member has one that’s bone stock with just a pipe where the dpf was and a tune to compensate for the fact it’s missing. It’s treated them pretty well since then. It’s also meticulously maintained as far as oil, filters etc. go. What I’m shocked about is it’s still original turbos and radiator. I suppose I should knock on wood for them. As far as internationals emissions…I don’t believe any of them are good. Reliable emmisions is a bit of an oxymoron in my personal opinion. But the big landlord says we need em.

 

[bogieboy]

. Reliable emmisions is a bit of an oxymoron in my personal opinion. But the big landlord says we need em.

Agreed... LOL

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

I've got a little over 340k on my 6.4. It's showing it's age though. It lives life on the 300hd tune via an S&H max-mini.

I don't beat on it though.

 

[bogieboy]

I've got a little over 340k on my 6.4. It's showing it's age though. It lives life on the 300hd tune via an S&H max-mini.

I don't beat on it though.

Nice, my 08 6.4 has just over 153k currently, we bought 3 yrs ago with like 105k on the clock

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

Nice, my 08 6.4 has just over 153k currently, we bought 3 yrs ago with like 105k on the clock

I really like the pickup and body style. The transmission is great, the torque converter should have a lower stall speed.

I'm looking at another 6.4 to replace this one.

I believe hours of service are a better indicator of engine lifespan. Mine has 8352 engine hours.

 

[whitesnake]

I really like the pickup and body style. The transmission is great, the torque converter should have a lower stall speed.

I'm looking at another 6.4 to replace this one.

I believe hours of service are a better indicator of engine lifespan. Mine has 8352 engine hours.

For a superduty it’s one of my favorite generations as far as body and interior. Wouldn’t mind finding a nice loaded up v10. Unfortunately I have to look south for trucks. Everything in my area has a lot of weight reduction going on.

 

[bogieboy]

I really like the pickup and body style. The transmission is great, the torque converter should have a lower stall speed.

I'm looking at another 6.4 to replace this one.

I believe hours of service are a better indicator of engine lifespan. Mine has 8352 engine hours.

I have to look, as i dont usually check that, but i think my truck is somewhere in the low 4ks...

For a superduty it’s one of my favorite generations as far as body and interior. Wouldn’t mind finding a nice loaded up v10. Unfortunately I have to look south for trucks. Everything in my area has a lot of weight reduction going on.

Agreed, especially considering we lucked our way into a low mile pristine "fixed" (aka the emissions stuff fell off before we bought it, and there was a whole file of recipts that were the previous owners "trying to find" it all...) however, i would not buy the v10 personally, as we had an 04 350 that had the triton v10.... you get between 8-11mpg no matter what... the 6.4 however, when my wife drives it around town she averages 17.2-17.4, when i drive it (my foot weighs more than hers ) i get mid 16s, and it still pulls 12.5 pulling our 10k # fifth wheel...so even towing it gets better fuel economy than the gasser just unloaded...

 

[Wilhelm]

I went and saved this Dolmar PS-5105CH yesterday.
While others were sobering up I was driving through milk thick fog to go get her.
She is in good shape.
I will give her a thorough once over to make certain everything is as it should be.
She came with a .325" B&C setup.
She starts, restarts, idles, rews, oils, heats - that was all I checked upon purchase.

 

[GerbrandR]

CAD was already out of hand, but bought this one anyway.

Never used 357XP. Bit dusty and it had fuel in it but never had a bar on it. Came with the original toolkit.