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"thumper" wrote in message ... On 12/29/2012 6:08 AM, GuzzisRule wrote: On Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:54:57 -0800, thumper wrote: On 12/28/2012 4:45 PM, Eisboch wrote: I don't know. I am sure Ford has fixed the problem, but it was a major failure mode from the late 90's to about 2006. They fixed it all right. That engine doesn't seem to be available anymore. They list a 6.2L V8 flex-fuel gasser and a 6.7L V8 diesel. There are a lot of new RV's on a Ford chassis with the Triton V-10 engine. I believe all the 2013 Georgetown by Forest River, for example, come with the V-10 engine. Here's an example: http://www.dylansrv.com/inventory_item.asp?id=537137# Did they fix the problem with the heads spitting out plugs? ------------------------------------------ Yes. Since 2007, the heads are now made of a stronger aluminum alloy. |
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On 12/30/2012 9:16 AM, BAR wrote:
In article , says... "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... wrote in message ... On Friday, December 28, 2012 8:23:51 AM UTC-5, BAR wrote: Ford's V10 is a gas sucking pig. Yeah, but it's a very good hauling machine. With 360 HP and 460 ft/lb of torque, it'll move stuff. You just don't get that for free if you have to go gas instead of diesel. ----------------------------------------- Ford's V10 is one of the few gasoline engines that has the torque ratings of some similar sized diesels. It's too bad it developed a reputation for spitting out spark plugs. Strip the threads out? Had a Honda SL-350 dirt bike that did that on both cylinders. Thanks for Heli-coil inserts!! ------------------------------------------------ That was Ford's fix for a while. The problem is that a Heli-coil in aluminum isn't any stronger than the original thread, so it would sometimes happen again. Ford blamed shade tree mechanics, claiming they were over-tightening the spark plugs when replacing and stopped doing warranty repairs. The spark plugs don't need to be change but every 100,000 miles these days. Helicoil in anything adds substantial surface area to the mechanical surface of the threads, it's just math. |
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says... "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... wrote in message ... On Friday, December 28, 2012 8:23:51 AM UTC-5, BAR wrote: Ford's V10 is a gas sucking pig. Yeah, but it's a very good hauling machine. With 360 HP and 460 ft/lb of torque, it'll move stuff. You just don't get that for free if you have to go gas instead of diesel. ----------------------------------------- Ford's V10 is one of the few gasoline engines that has the torque ratings of some similar sized diesels. It's too bad it developed a reputation for spitting out spark plugs. Strip the threads out? Had a Honda SL-350 dirt bike that did that on both cylinders. Thanks for Heli-coil inserts!! ------------------------------------------------ That was Ford's fix for a while. The problem is that a Heli-coil in aluminum isn't any stronger than the original thread, so it would sometimes happen again. Ford blamed shade tree mechanics, claiming they were over-tightening the spark plugs when replacing and stopped doing warranty repairs. Well, you DO have to be careful torquing anything in aluminum but still, there had to be something wrong if they were just blowing out. Now my dirt bike was probably because of someone over-tightening too many times. In aluminum it's a must to torque correctly and use anti-seize on the threads. |
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says... In article , says... "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... wrote in message ... On Friday, December 28, 2012 8:23:51 AM UTC-5, BAR wrote: Ford's V10 is a gas sucking pig. Yeah, but it's a very good hauling machine. With 360 HP and 460 ft/lb of torque, it'll move stuff. You just don't get that for free if you have to go gas instead of diesel. ----------------------------------------- Ford's V10 is one of the few gasoline engines that has the torque ratings of some similar sized diesels. It's too bad it developed a reputation for spitting out spark plugs. Strip the threads out? Had a Honda SL-350 dirt bike that did that on both cylinders. Thanks for Heli-coil inserts!! ------------------------------------------------ That was Ford's fix for a while. The problem is that a Heli-coil in aluminum isn't any stronger than the original thread, so it would sometimes happen again. Ford blamed shade tree mechanics, claiming they were over-tightening the spark plugs when replacing and stopped doing warranty repairs. The spark plugs don't need to be change but every 100,000 miles these days. Yes, but that doesn't stop someone from checking them and improperly torquing them without anti-seize. |
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says... "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... On Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:23:48 -0500, iBoaterer wrote: In article , says... On Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:54:57 -0800, thumper wrote: On 12/28/2012 4:45 PM, Eisboch wrote: I don't know. I am sure Ford has fixed the problem, but it was a major failure mode from the late 90's to about 2006. They fixed it all right. That engine doesn't seem to be available anymore. They list a 6.2L V8 flex-fuel gasser and a 6.7L V8 diesel. There are a lot of new RV's on a Ford chassis with the Triton V-10 engine. I believe all the 2013 Georgetown by Forest River, for example, come with the V-10 engine. Here's an example: http://www.dylansrv.com/inventory_item.asp?id=537137# Maybe the Forest River RV is a 2013, but is the chassis a 2013? Call them and ask. Moot point, fool, looks like Ford still offers it: http://media.ford.com/images/10031/2...ries_Specs.pdf ------------------------------------------- 2013 is also the last year of the Ford E-series vans. Going into retirement. I always had a itch for a E-250 or E-350 but could never come up with a good enough reason to get one. It dates back to 1961 when it was introduced as a compact van based on the Ford Falcon chassis. Yep!!! Friend had one, all fun and games until he ran into the back of a milk truck! I'd love to find the pickup version, like this!!!! http://tinyurl.com/b24gful |
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On Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:26:41 -0500, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says... On Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:23:48 -0500, iBoaterer wrote: In article , says... On Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:54:57 -0800, thumper wrote: On 12/28/2012 4:45 PM, Eisboch wrote: I don't know. I am sure Ford has fixed the problem, but it was a major failure mode from the late 90's to about 2006. They fixed it all right. That engine doesn't seem to be available anymore. They list a 6.2L V8 flex-fuel gasser and a 6.7L V8 diesel. There are a lot of new RV's on a Ford chassis with the Triton V-10 engine. I believe all the 2013 Georgetown by Forest River, for example, come with the V-10 engine. Here's an example: http://www.dylansrv.com/inventory_item.asp?id=537137# Maybe the Forest River RV is a 2013, but is the chassis a 2013? Call them and ask. Moot point, fool, looks like Ford still offers it: http://media.ford.com/images/10031/2...ries_Specs.pdf There, that wasn't so hard, was it? Now, an apology would be in order. |
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GuzzisRule wrote:
On Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:26:41 -0500, iBoaterer wrote: In article , says... On Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:23:48 -0500, iBoaterer wrote: In article , says... On Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:54:57 -0800, thumper wrote: On 12/28/2012 4:45 PM, Eisboch wrote: I don't know. I am sure Ford has fixed the problem, but it was a major failure mode from the late 90's to about 2006. They fixed it all right. That engine doesn't seem to be available anymore. They list a 6.2L V8 flex-fuel gasser and a 6.7L V8 diesel. There are a lot of new RV's on a Ford chassis with the Triton V-10 engine. I believe all the 2013 Georgetown by Forest River, for example, come with the V-10 engine. Here's an example: http://www.dylansrv.com/inventory_item.asp?id=537137# Maybe the Forest River RV is a 2013, but is the chassis a 2013? Call them and ask. Moot point, fool, looks like Ford still offers it: http://media.ford.com/images/10031/2...ries_Specs.pdf There, that wasn't so hard, was it? Now, an apology would be in order. Ahhh....a bit of morning snot from John the racist. |
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On 12/30/2012 9:16 AM, BAR wrote: In article , says... "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... wrote in message ... On Friday, December 28, 2012 8:23:51 AM UTC-5, BAR wrote: Ford's V10 is a gas sucking pig. Yeah, but it's a very good hauling machine. With 360 HP and 460 ft/lb of torque, it'll move stuff. You just don't get that for free if you have to go gas instead of diesel. ----------------------------------------- Ford's V10 is one of the few gasoline engines that has the torque ratings of some similar sized diesels. It's too bad it developed a reputation for spitting out spark plugs. Strip the threads out? Had a Honda SL-350 dirt bike that did that on both cylinders. Thanks for Heli-coil inserts!! ------------------------------------------------ That was Ford's fix for a while. The problem is that a Heli-coil in aluminum isn't any stronger than the original thread, so it would sometimes happen again. Ford blamed shade tree mechanics, claiming they were over-tightening the spark plugs when replacing and stopped doing warranty repairs. The spark plugs don't need to be change but every 100,000 miles these days. Helicoil in anything adds substantial surface area to the mechanical surface of the threads, it's just math. It's still not any stronger than the base metal, period. |
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On Sunday, December 30, 2012 10:48:56 AM UTC-4, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says... "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... On Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:23:48 -0500, iBoaterer wrote: In article , says... On Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:54:57 -0800, thumper wrote: On 12/28/2012 4:45 PM, Eisboch wrote: I don't know. I am sure Ford has fixed the problem, but it was a major failure mode from the late 90's to about 2006. They fixed it all right. That engine doesn't seem to be available anymore. They list a 6.2L V8 flex-fuel gasser and a 6.7L V8 diesel. There are a lot of new RV's on a Ford chassis with the Triton V-10 engine. I believe all the 2013 Georgetown by Forest River, for example, come with the V-10 engine. Here's an example: http://www.dylansrv.com/inventory_item.asp?id=537137# Maybe the Forest River RV is a 2013, but is the chassis a 2013? Call them and ask. Moot point, fool, looks like Ford still offers it: http://media.ford.com/images/10031/2...ries_Specs.pdf ------------------------------------------- 2013 is also the last year of the Ford E-series vans. Going into retirement. I always had a itch for a E-250 or E-350 but could never come up with a good enough reason to get one. It dates back to 1961 when it was introduced as a compact van based on the Ford Falcon chassis. Yep!!! Friend had one, all fun and games until he ran into the back of a milk truck! I'd love to find the pickup version, like this!!!! http://tinyurl.com/b24gful Never liked the looks of those things. Seemed too front heavy...like they would tip over on it's nose if you braked too heavily. I liked the old panel trucks from the 40's & 50's that these new Econoline vans displaced. |
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