[jdj257]

First time posting let me say that this is a great site. My first diesel you all helped me diagnose bad injector O-rings 95 (powerstroke) and how to replace them. I recently purchased a 2000 f350 single wheel auto trans and I enjoy it beyond belief.
I was talking to a friend that works for an International dealer. They had a memo come through stating They (INT)will no longer be making motors for ford due to current problems. Was wondering if anyone else has heard /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gifthis?Keep up this GREAT site.
Thanks /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Sparkydm]

Did he have any idea when this takes effect? I thought that the
6.4L was a go. I wonder if the CG diesel engine has been
pulled ahead? Strange things are afoot! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

 

[jdj257]

Hey sparkydm Not that I recall,just that it had to do with the heads and turbos.Then I seen an adad in a magazine about ford dealing with the problem.
He said he spends most of the week freeing up rusted turbos on brand new trucks. Moisture build up on the vanes from running trucks at idle and then shutting them down. When I see him again I will ask him.
Thanks jdj257 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Sparkydm]

I keep picking up tidbits about the CG block diesels being
used by Jaguar. They same technology would make a great engine
for the Exp., Nav., and F150. Could Ford possibly be bright enough
to do it? Yes they could but, given their love for hybrids and
tree hugging? Who knows. I think any technology that reduces
fuel consumption is a good thing. I read a report a while back
that stated if the US had comparable diesel infiltration in the
market, we wouldn't need to import oil. That's one of the main
reasons I believe there's a lot more going on than meets the
eye. What would the oil companies do with all of those tankers?
Corporations will kill for profits, what are they willing to do
to preserve them? It does make you wonder. Keep jacking the price
of diesel with the necessary excuses and keep the public from wanting
them? Hmmm! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

 

[gregrob]

Alright guys, what's a CG block ??? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Sparkydm]

Sorry, it's Complacted Graphite. This makes the iron much
stronger. If two block are made to the same deminsions, the
CG block actually produces more power. I believe it's due
to deminsional stability. I'll have to track down the article
and post a link. I don't know how much use it's had in the
automotive industry other than the high performance arena.

 

[hiall]

Are you saying the EPA is working in tandem with the oil companies to keep oil consumption and fuel prices high?

 

[hapaschold]

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Are you saying the EPA is working in tandem with the oil companies to keep oil consumption and fuel prices high?

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i tend to agree with the above quote !

 

[hiall]

Thats really odd because due to EPA regulations, gas engines have become more and more efficient and will continue to do so.

 

[fellro86]

Actually, the EPA has nothing to do with fuel economy standards, but have done well to choke them up... CAFE standards are what has mandated the increase in fuel economy, but the EPA regs are what the automotive manufacturers are complaining about, as it makes it tougher to achieve better fuel economy... We are heavily regulated on it while third world countries can pollute as much as they want...

 

[Sparkydm]

I wonder sometimes if a government agency has what it
takes to work with someone. I'm referring to the oil
companies working in concert together instead of as
competitors. This has happened before. They point to
fears and ignore actual oil supply. They point to "No
new refineries" while ignoring the ones they closed due
to increased efficiency of their process. It makes for
interesting reading at times. I could go on but won't.
Anyway, a lot of what they say just doesn't add up. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

 

[9ENGEL]

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Are you saying the EPA is working in tandem with the oil companies to keep oil consumption and fuel prices high?

[/ QUOTE ]

I wouldn't say working in tandem, but high fuel prices help both sides. The oil companies make record profits, and the EPA and enviromentalists in general believe people will start to conserve fuel.

Its win-win for both sides. Except ours.

 

[FTG-05]

More rumors from the rumor mill, this from a former employee of International here in Huntsville, AL:

http://www.rocketcityrockcrawlers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1643&PN=1

Al

 

[jdj257]

Talked to one of my other friends that works at Lubrizol (specialize in lubricants)they run torture tests on different engine platforms to see how their lubes work. He said they had a ford test diesel engine,they were not allowed to dismantle it they sent it back,Rumor has it no cam but solenoid operated valves. I wonder what they will bring out.With fuel prices climbing we may not be able to afford to feed them. There is no substitute for cubic inches. I see dodge finally added some moe cubes to theirs.

 

[hiall]

[ QUOTE ]
Actually, the EPA has nothing to do with fuel economy standards, but have done well to choke them up... CAFE standards are what has mandated the increase in fuel economy, but the EPA regs are what the automotive manufacturers are complaining about, as it makes it tougher to achieve better fuel economy... We are heavily regulated on it while third world countries can pollute as much as they want...



[/ QUOTE ]


What has the EPA done that has made it harder for Automobile manufacturers to build and sell more efficient vehicles?

[ QUOTE ]
I wouldn't say working in tandem, but high fuel prices help both sides. The oil companies make record profits, and the EPA and enviromentalists in general believe people will start to conserve fuel.

Its win-win for both sides. Except ours.


[/ QUOTE ]

I'm sure thats what the oil companies want you to believe. Environmentalists want high fuel prices so consumption will go down.

I think they just want clean air and the oil companies that are taking all your money want you to believe it's the environmentalists fault.

Helps take attention off them while they figure out even more ways to take even more of your money.

They also said the same thing that environmental regs were preventing them from building new refineries and thats the reason for the cost increase, yet their are internal memos in the oil companies citing refinery closures as being a necessary part of decreasing supply so that prices could be raised.....

 

[Sparkydm]

"yet their are internal memos in the oil companies citing refinery closures as being a necessary part of decreasing supply so that prices could be raised..... "
Exactly, the farce of competition in the oil industry is
just that. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bleh.gif