6.4L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2008 Super-Duty trucks. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.4L Power Stroke engine.
Got my first 6.4 pulled apart. Came in with a miss on #8. Pulled the head and #2 and #8 pistons are burnt down the side. It's a 550 that was in the process of getting ready for the customer [bed and equipment installed] and has 216 miles on her. Got a call from International pretty quick but still waiting on the engine and I'm 65 miles from Huntsville engine plant [1 week and counting]. This ain't a "bust your bubble" post, just thought it would fit this forum. Anything mechanical is subject to tear up but, I'd just as soon this be my one and only. And we thought the 6.0 had lots of baggage!
No offense, but I just love how these posts are always made by people with 1 (or close to it) posts. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
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No offense, but I just love how these posts are always made by people with 1 (or close to it) posts. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
[/ QUOTE ]Yep, Must suck to register on this site & your first post be one about a troubled 6.4!Now if he started this same thread & said Ford stinks,should have bought a dodge, or a new tundra I would call troll.Welcome to the site there Ck hope it works out for ya,keep us updated.
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Yea, I knew this would get some feedback. Actually I am Ford lover from way back and have made a good living working on them. [22 years] As for this being post #1, yea well you gotta start somewhere don't you. Thanks for the replys.
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Got my first 6.4 pulled apart. Came in with a miss on #8. Pulled the head and #2 and #8 pistons are burnt down the side. It's a 550 that was in the process of getting ready for the customer [bed and equipment installed] and has 216 miles on her. Got a call from International pretty quick but still waiting on the engine and I'm 65 miles from Huntsville engine plant [1 week and counting]. This ain't a "bust your bubble" post, just thought it would fit this forum. Anything mechanical is subject to tear up but, I'd just as soon this be my one and only. And we thought the 6.0 had lots of baggage!
I second the VIN # request [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img].
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2005 F250 Lariat CC SB 4X4 - Bone Stock - sold for 08
2001 Ex Ltd. 7.3 4X4 Bone Stock
1999 F250 XLT X-cab 4X4 V10 SB Bone Stock (sold for Ex)
GM's - won't mention
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I mean, c'mon, you can't even fathom that some of these trucks/engines might have problems? A new engine...the first application of a new fuel system...lots of new emissions hardware....and you think some of them won't have issues?
Jay -- It's amazing. It reminds me of the inquisition, or Clarence Darrow on cross examination. Perhaps the criminal law burden of proof (beyond a reasonable doubt) should be required of all new posters and they should all be presumed guilty until they prove themselves innocent. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]
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What are you guys going to do with the VIN?
I mean, c'mon, you can't even fathom that some of these trucks/engines might have problems? A new engine...the first application of a new fuel system...lots of new emissions hardware....and you think some of them won't have issues?
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Hello, That goes for ANY new Truck/Car on the market.
They ain't all perfect [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Not sure what you mean by "burnt down the side". Do you mean the piston itself is burned/melted down the side of it's skirt? Is the cylinder wall also damaged? Was there anything that happened prior to this event, such as does any suspect it happened during a regeneration cycle. Was it any more difficult to remove the engine(if the engine has been removed) than the process on a 6.0 powered truck? Curious why you added the statement about the 6.0's "baggage" to your post? It seemed out of place, and/or unwarranted.
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2008 F-450 Lariat Dark Stone Metallic over Pueblo Gold 4x4(manual shift transfer case, manual hubs), High capacity tow 4:88s, Off Road, Camper packages, Sirius Sat, Upfitter switches, DVD entertainment, tailgate step, traction control, Audiophile 6-disc, PTC Supplemental heat and heated seats(warm buns), rear sensors, traction control, tailgate step. Built May 8, delivered May 24
Reese Signature Series 24k fiver hitch, I installed it myself, best hitch I have found yet
Line-X bedliner, heavy duty floor mats
2003 Sunline F281SR(weekend getaways)
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Page 1 of what? The beginning of the end of Ford? I still ain't cancelling my order. The alternative options are far worse.
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2008 F-450 Lariat Dark Stone Metallic over Pueblo Gold 4x4(manual shift transfer case, manual hubs), High capacity tow 4:88s, Off Road, Camper packages, Sirius Sat, Upfitter switches, DVD entertainment, tailgate step, traction control, Audiophile 6-disc, PTC Supplemental heat and heated seats(warm buns), rear sensors, traction control, tailgate step. Built May 8, delivered May 24
Reese Signature Series 24k fiver hitch, I installed it myself, best hitch I have found yet
Line-X bedliner, heavy duty floor mats
2003 Sunline F281SR(weekend getaways)
SeaRay 215EC http://community.webshots.com/user/C...host=community
2005 F250 XLT wedgewood blue 4x4 C/C SWB,6.0L PSD, Auto.(Member of 05 STC Failure Club 
) 2006 Expedition Eddie Bauer,5.4L (Wife's) NRA Life Member. TSRA Life member.
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