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.
Was in Arizona visiting my mother.
She lives southeast of Kingman.
To get there , I have to take the I-40 past Proving Grounds RD(Ford test facility).
Well we seen a new body style 2WD,standard cab,dually(painted polka-dotted for camo) pulling a box trailer. Pulling that rig , was a big tow truck....I wish I had my camera ready. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
__________________
'04/'04,PSD,TS,SRW,Ox.White,F350,CC,LWB,Lariat,Fx4,Cam per pack,Built 12-16-03.
Some of those box trailers they tow contain drag dynos and weights so that a small trailer cna have a simulated load of a 18000 pound trailer. Don't hink that small trailer means break down when towing only a weenie trailer.
I always wondered if they have a simulation trailer that has 1200 pound weights that can move like horses in a horse trailer?
__________________
Don't tell my cattle I got leather seats!
2006 F450 CC Hauler bed 4x2 6.0 L Pstroke/Torqshift, Lariat, 4.88 r/a.
2006 F350 Lariat CC Dually 4X2, 6.0 TQShift 4.10 LS, STOCK.
36 feet on the floor Elite/Outlaw LQ horse trailer. Sooner 6 horse large dressing/ mid tack.
15 horses with good balance from being hauled behind a P'stroke.
The saga continues, I wonder how many 6.0's got towed back to ford before they were released as well? I know that one truck is not representative of the whole lot, but if was something simple, ford could have fixed it without towing it in. I would have at least towed it back with another 6.4 on a flatbed just to keep the failure on the DL.
__________________
99.5 F-350 4X4 reg. cab flatbed dually 6spd., Tunes by MCN diesel, Wicked Wheel, dieselsite brv, HX mod, LUK clutch upgrade, Dipricol pyro,boost,fuel. Tymar intake, CCV mod.
2000 F-250 crew cab auto 4X4. Traded on 5-8-07 because of crappy trans for:
2007 Dodge 5.9 cummins 4x4 6-spd. CC dually
1987 F-250 6.9 IDI, Old Smokey
if you are Fomoco or any other employer and one of your employees gets killed or seriously injured working on a vehicle on the side of the road then you tow.
Also, the tools and equipment needed to investigate may not be so easily hauled with you.
It ain't always that simple.
Why didn't the Space Shuttle just take off when a hole in the clouds appeared?
__________________
Don't tell my cattle I got leather seats!
2006 F450 CC Hauler bed 4x2 6.0 L Pstroke/Torqshift, Lariat, 4.88 r/a.
2006 F350 Lariat CC Dually 4X2, 6.0 TQShift 4.10 LS, STOCK.
36 feet on the floor Elite/Outlaw LQ horse trailer. Sooner 6 horse large dressing/ mid tack.
15 horses with good balance from being hauled behind a P'stroke.
Yes, I agree that there are liabilities, but I guess it just depends on what your definition of minor is. If it was a computer glitch the truck could possibly be fixed with all the diagnostic computer stuff these test trucks are saddled with, and I don't think they just let anyone drive their test trucks, so the person(s) in the truck probably know how to fix little problems.
__________________
99.5 F-350 4X4 reg. cab flatbed dually 6spd., Tunes by MCN diesel, Wicked Wheel, dieselsite brv, HX mod, LUK clutch upgrade, Dipricol pyro,boost,fuel. Tymar intake, CCV mod.
2000 F-250 crew cab auto 4X4. Traded on 5-8-07 because of crappy trans for:
2007 Dodge 5.9 cummins 4x4 6-spd. CC dually
1987 F-250 6.9 IDI, Old Smokey
they did not even go into production yet... so the trucks on the roads are prototypes. every manufacture that brings out a new version or model will have glitches. doesnt mean the 6.4L is going to be a bad problematic motor because one got towed in...
by the way, every prototype 08 superduty on the road at this time has to be destroyed when the 08's are released to the public.
__________________ -2008 F-450 King Ranch. 53ft car hauler, 22.5 wheels
[ QUOTE ]
you "SAW" one getting towed! Sorry.... had to do it!
[/ QUOTE ]
I meant I done seen it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
I guess I don't know for sure if it was a 6.4...But why would they be wringing out a v-8/v-10 in a new body style S/D?
Just small talk. Also on the way home , I saw'ed a C.C shortbed next to the I 40.
__________________
'04/'04,PSD,TS,SRW,Ox.White,F350,CC,LWB,Lariat,Fx4,Cam per pack,Built 12-16-03.
IMHO, It is more likely they were just moving it from one location to another. It is cheaper to tow it then to hire a driver, pay for fuel, pay for insurance and run the risk of an accident or break down. This way the tow company (or sub-division) assumes all responsibilities.
Just like we are waiting for the worst! Maybe they should have a LOT of tow trucks ready for these new 6.4's. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
__________________
2003 6.0L xlt, ex cab, shortbed, 4X4.
[ QUOTE ]
Was in Arizona visiting my mother.
She lives southeast of Kingman.
To get there , I have to take the I-40 past Proving Grounds RD(Ford test facility).
Well we seen a new body style 2WD,standard cab,dually(painted polka-dotted for camo) pulling a box trailer. Pulling that rig , was a big tow truck....I wish I had my camera ready. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
[/ QUOTE ]
Man I guess the trailer is HALF full [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
I'm speculating it was a new SD with a duramax in it so they could test the competition without anyone knowing...
Yes, it probably was a new truck, but my GAWD, can we at least let the
darn things be released before their are considered a POS...
I know your just providing info, and that's all, but the specualtion that is already flowing is something..
Look at all those that were bettin the farm that the duramax's heads would melt in the firs 100K, now everyone is trying to make theirs quieter than the Duramax..
I sure hope that they fail now then have 30 knew updates in October...
Keep your heads up, let them at least get into production...
__________________ 02' F250 SWB CC 4x4 Lariat 7.3/Auto 2-Tone Grey/Black, Stainless Nerfs, Westin Grill & Stainless Brush Guard, KC Highlighters, 285/16 BF Goodrich AT/KO's on American Racing Rims. TRI light bar on rear, Silverstars, High 5 Cab lights, InTank / PrePump Mods, Prodigy, C-bet'r mirrors & 18K REESE Signature slider.
70' Stang Fastback 351W - Auto / White deluxe interior /Fold down rear Pics 00' Chrysler Town & Country Limited AWD 03' Cougar 281 EFS with all the fixins.. 06' Kubota BX2350 FEL, 60"MMM
Take a look at your wrist, see the that's right there's a little FORD Blue blood in all of us... Even the JAP Diesel lovers....
-2008 F-450 King Ranch. 53ft car hauler, 22.5 wheels
Linear Mode
