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Post by somuchtodo on Oct 20, 2013 3:48:18 GMT -7
I'm thinking about getting a 2005 ford excursion diesel. Anyone have one?
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Post by USCGME2 on Oct 20, 2013 13:00:34 GMT -7
Dont know much about diesels but, dont newer models prevent you from using fuel with dye in it like farm fuel and heating fuel? Or, can you bypass that system?
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Post by somuchtodo on Oct 20, 2013 20:03:07 GMT -7
Dont know much about diesels but, dont newer models prevent you from using fuel with dye in it like farm fuel and heating fuel? Or, can you bypass that system? I'm no diesel expert either but from the little bit I've read on it there's a way to modify it.
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Post by sirderrin on Oct 21, 2013 8:10:19 GMT -7
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Post by USCGME2 on Oct 21, 2013 16:17:23 GMT -7
That looks like an awesome truck/suv. Might as well ride out the zombie apocalypse in style!
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Post by thedude74 on Mar 2, 2015 20:07:48 GMT -7
A little late to respond but here's my $.02...the 6.0 powerstroke has serious issues....I had a 2000 7.3 diesel excursion...i miss it. Was a good truck overall. My neibors family( big family cousins uncles etc etc) owned several 6.0 powestroke Ford trucks.. overheating issues ...head gasket issues etc. A poor heard design..mostly due to 5 head bolts securing the cylinder head to the engine block. The newer powerstroke engines are much better. Personally my truck has Cummins diesel. Great engine...ok truck...garbage automatic transmission. I like the Ford trucks overall but would avoid the 6.0 liter powerstroke like the plague.
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Post by thedude74 on Mar 2, 2015 20:13:53 GMT -7
As far as alternative fuel go. Newer diesel engine run higher pressures at the injecters vs. Older diesels. This makes viscosity of fuel very critical due to small injection holes. Usually requires fuel oil heaters, mixing with diesel or some combination. Some older diesels can run on straight cold used engine oil....filtered of coarse.
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