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Just catching up on my news, (saved on the DVR), and all these ppl losing jobs everywhere now the International Engine plant here in town is talking about layoffs. International builds 6.0s here in Indianapolis, and the local news is now talking about how the International/Ford contract, due to end in 2012, is being cut short 2 years by Ford pulling out in 2010. I've searched for anything as slight as speculation as to what this might mean for Powerstroke equipped pickup trucks beyond 2010, but have come up with nothing? Can someone point me in any direction? I'm just 'way' curious. I know that Ford wanting out of the contract isn't new, late-breaking news, but I guess now it's official, and I'm just wondering what is gonna take the place of the powerstroke equipped super-duty.
__________________ 2003 RED F-250 Lariat FX4
SuperCab, Short Box, 6.0L, Torqueshift
"1991" Sun-Lite Pop/Up Slide-In Camper
DIY-Coolant Filter
137,000 as of 1/26/2012
3/19/11, Converted to (red) Delo ELC, new bottle & cap, all temps reading good, orig EGR & OIL coolers, probably thanks to the coolant filter, and previously frequently flushed Motorcrap Gold.
Just catching up on my news, (saved on the DVR), and all these ppl losing jobs everywhere now the International Engine plant here in town is talking about layoffs. International builds 6.0s here in Indianapolis, and the local news is now talking about how the International/Ford contract, due to end in 2012, is being cut short 2 years by Ford pulling out in 2010. I've searched for anything as slight as speculation as to what this might mean for Powerstroke equipped pickup trucks beyond 2010, but have come up with nothing? Can someone point me in any direction? I'm just 'way' curious. I know that Ford wanting out of the contract isn't new, late-breaking news, but I guess now it's official, and I'm just wondering what is gonna take the place of the powerstroke equipped super-duty.
The 6.4 will be replaced very soon by a 6.7-litre V8 named the Scorpoin. It will be manufactered at the Ford plant in Chihuahua, Mexico together with a 4.4-litre diesel and Ford has developed the both engines from the very beginning. The Scorpion is coming already in August if my souces are right.
I am hoping that IH will build and supply 7.3L parts for a long time. These engines are large in numbers, so I think it would be in their best interest.
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1996 F-250 extended cab long box five speed. Home made Tymar, 203 Stat, 60 gal in bed fuel cell, 315/75's, no muffler, ebpv welded open 3" to 3" DP, Babies. 290K, still chugging, and still smoking when cold.
UPDATED 1/1/09 Replace so far. 1 LUK flywheel+clutch, 2 thermostats, 2 set of brakes, 1 set of calipers, 5 CPS, 3 sets of tires, 2 Transfer pumps, 1 Injector modual, 1 Computer, 2 Alt, 2 sets of batteries, 1 Water pump, 6 Belts, 1 PS hose, 2 Sets ball joints, 2 set u-joints, 2 carrier bearing, 2 Speed sensors, 1 oil pres sender, 1 temp sender, 4 sets of e-break cables, 1 front fuel tank, 2 rear fuel tanks, 2 set of glow plugs, 7 Glow plug relays, Oil galley o-rings, Turbo pedistal o-rings, EBPV o-rings, 3 sets of Injector O-rings, 1 Vac-pump, 1 new carpet, 1 total paint job.Total $$$ in repairs v/s miles driven = 4.6 cents per mile. Add fuel to that it jumps to 16.5 cents per mile over the life of the truck.
Your 66 mustang was a in house car for Ford. The 7.3 is not in house.
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1996 F-250 extended cab long box five speed. Home made Tymar, 203 Stat, 60 gal in bed fuel cell, 315/75's, no muffler, ebpv welded open 3" to 3" DP, Babies. 290K, still chugging, and still smoking when cold.
UPDATED 1/1/09 Replace so far. 1 LUK flywheel+clutch, 2 thermostats, 2 set of brakes, 1 set of calipers, 5 CPS, 3 sets of tires, 2 Transfer pumps, 1 Injector modual, 1 Computer, 2 Alt, 2 sets of batteries, 1 Water pump, 6 Belts, 1 PS hose, 2 Sets ball joints, 2 set u-joints, 2 carrier bearing, 2 Speed sensors, 1 oil pres sender, 1 temp sender, 4 sets of e-break cables, 1 front fuel tank, 2 rear fuel tanks, 2 set of glow plugs, 7 Glow plug relays, Oil galley o-rings, Turbo pedistal o-rings, EBPV o-rings, 3 sets of Injector O-rings, 1 Vac-pump, 1 new carpet, 1 total paint job.Total $$$ in repairs v/s miles driven = 4.6 cents per mile. Add fuel to that it jumps to 16.5 cents per mile over the life of the truck.
IH should have parts for them for a long time. They used the 7.3L DI in their own trucks, so ...
That doesn't mean they won't play games with marketing & pricing them.
Some years ago, they were notorious for maintaining (at least) two sets of part numbers - one for school buses and another for trucks. Knowing that school districts buy new buses on "least bid" basis and keep them for a very long time, they underpriced new buses and overpriced replacement parts.
Nothing says they won't do the same for Ford trucks.
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Douglas Campbell, P.E.
1986 Isuzu P'up, 177,673.8 miles.
- Hella headlights (highly recommended)
- DOT C-2 back end (also recommended)
- R-12 air conditioner converted to R-406a. Saved ozone and money
- 4.1:1 final drive converted to 3.4:1. Quieter, better mileage but it's a good thing I live in the flat Midwest.
- 9/22/2007, age 21: Still running well when reluctantly sent away for reincarnation, due to body & frame rust.
Anyone else have any new info on the new engine? I'm also curious about it, debating weather to get a 6.4 or wait for fords new engine.
I would not even think about buying a truck with that first generation engine. Bound to be problems with it. Wait a year or two and see how it turns out.
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1996 F250 4x4 ext. cab, long bed 5 spd. 3.55ls, Tymar Intake, Tymar 4" downpipe and 4" exhaust. AIC, B&W turnoverball, EBPV brake, tranny temp gauge, boost gauge, and egt gauge. 2.5" axle drop bracket, F350 springs up front, and F350 rear axle blocks. 260k miles. RETIRED.
NEW (to me) 2005 F350 FX4 Crewcab shortbed, SRW, Lariat, auto, V10. 5600 lbs front end.
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