We had a customer come in a few years ago from Alabama traveling for work. Had a 07 6 liter. Had a intermittent hard start. Found oil and way to much pressure in the degas bottle. Quoted him out for a head gasket job. He argued with price and said a local shop did the head gaskets and studs and did it without lifting the cab. Went back and forth and found they only studded the outside head bolts that were visible. Poor guy got took for 6 grand.
Man as time goes on I never thought I'd say it ..... but the 6.0 is actually one of Ford's better diesels especially as time goes on I'm getting more 6.7 powerstrokes in my shop with rods exiting the block... Just saying.. Good video josh.
Thanks for putting out these videos. (I watch All ya guys ) …..and it is encouraging to see ya young bucks passing on knowledge for all. -God Bless you and yours
Great video. I had a 6.0 regret selling it. It’s still running over 200,000 miles on her. I bought an 03 at body shop getting some work done. Going to dive into it when I get her back. I’ll reach out to you when I have questions Keep up the videos glad to see you’re still out there !!!!
Great video Josh love the 7.3 and 6.0 body style they extremely solid. I have owned 2 6.0s when they came out and got burned on them (back then next to no info on the common problems available). Own a 07 now with a 12v Cummins and because I love these body styles and the price on them really want to do another. Thank you for sharing my man 🤙🤙🤙 btw have done a couple head gasket jobs on them without lifting the cab and it's really not that bad imo
Great vid. Thank you for this. Six-O’s aren’t complicated. People just need to understand them and they’re great. My dream World consists of me owning a 6.0, a Cummins, and a Duramax someday (not sure which one). 😊
Well... glad to see that I'm not the only one that discarded the inner shroud. What a pain in the butt. I'm going to pressure test my CAC though. Haven't done that yet. Need to change my tuning too. I want to find a nicer pickup with a 6.0 though. Mine is just an xlt. Cloth and some power
I have an 07 ccsb 4x4 that I got for 1500 because the fan wire got caught in the fan blowing the ecm fuse. I drove the truck for 9 months in denial about the head gasket starting to leak. I just installed oringed heads and arp studs. I am into the truck for about 4 grand and absolutely love it.
My daily is an '04 6.0. It was all the "upgrades" including a stage 1 turbo. I run a towing tune on it for the most part. It runs great, is very comfortable, and gets decent mileage hauling and towing. I have even outpulled a 6.7 cummins up a 7% grade pulling the same weight. I know some will call bs, but i had someone in the passenger seat that can verify. I know the 6.7 was on a weight loss program, don't know about tuning...... I have had very few problems with the truck.
I have always had a soft spot for the 6.0. First one I drove was on base in Iraq lol I had never driven a VGT truck before. That thing lit the tires up on command. I prefer the Cummins now just because of the ease of working on them, and I am now familiar with the 3rd gen. Maybe someday I will scoop one up, but people have lost their damn minds on the prices up here. No way I am paying 12-18k for a problem child Ford. Great video as always, I enjoy the variety.
I will be going from an F150 to a 6.0 to pull my camper. I appreciate your video, really helps with what to look for. I am planning on the regulated return and ficm right away. I need to watch some videos on replacing dummy plugs and stand pipes. How do you feel about the bullet proof diesel remote oil cooler and the air / oil cooler? It's $1900 but seems like it would remove the oil cooler problem and have a screw on oil filter.
Just picked up a 03 f350 6.0. Should have warched your video first. Most major components are good but the bed webbing is rotted in some spots. Needs a #5 injector most likely, maybe rear main seal, suspension seems a bit clapped out (hard to pin point issues). Feels likena wheel bearing but getting no play when jacked up. All that and that whistle still puts a smile on my face. Just gotta take it 1 problem at a time.
98.0 12v p-pump, how to recalibrate fuel gage? Low fuel lights up at~24 ga used . Ive put as much as 34ga in it . Theas had 2 options for tanks 27 or 37ga. Gage hits bottom of E at~27used. Just looking for it to stop telling me to look for a station with~13gs left. Not knowing the system, thinking it is a computer calibration or needing the flote rod bent for proper swing like my old Chevy needed.
Great video! I love it. Very descriptive and you say some things other people don’t often mention, I know do know all this myself and you did a good job. I’m gonna be buying my 3rd 6oh but excursion for the family hopefully today if it checks out 🫰
What if the truck sounds good, blows black, it dosent spool like urs does, and it takes maybe 2 - 3 seconds to start (warm and cold)? What might the issue be?
I have a 6.4 sitting at my shop now and needs a built long block .. same as a 6.0 minus the dumb fuel injection heui oil system .. did head gaskets, 2 nd time studs, injectors, rocker arms pushrods, n studs, 10 k ago n now a stinkin lifter went to crap. And I told him I don’t trust retorquing the studs down again cuz i thought 1 or 2 felt like it was pulling out of the head! Maybe if they made a 6 bolt block it b worth actually building an engine for 1 of these.. other than that put a Cummins in it n b done $10k much better spent. 💯.
I have a buddy who has bought probably 12 6.0s in the last three years. Every single one was completely bulletproof. Thats the biggest thing in my opinion, dont dabble in 6.0s that dont already have the necessary things done. Its a real pain in the a** dealing with EGR issues and everything else.
What a great video. Thank you so much for posting this video. Thinking about purchasing a 2005 crew cab with a long bed. Any suggestions on the better years or anything else I should know about? Thank you so much.
I’ve been looking for the right 6.0 to pick up would you go with a bone stock 110k-180k mile truck or a truck that is already studded around the same mileage? There is no price difference between them around me I’m not afraid of doing studs but I’m curious on how long the head gaskets usually last and if you would go with the untouched truck or studded trucks?
If you do end up fixing that power steering leak. Make a video and show us where it was. Mine has the exact same leak where it weeps but the fluid level doesn’t move. I can tell it’s power steering fluid but can’t spot the source and haven’t ever put oil in it
Or you can do what i did. Show up early in the morning see it start on one crack idle it for a few minutes and never test drive it. Then hand over a pretty good sum of money and put 60k miles on it in one year only changing the oil and tires. By the way only had 118k miles and full oil system upgrade before i bought it 😂
Just bought an 03 6.0 studded deleted. was going good but recently noticed on the highway coolant jumped up to 220 and oil temp almost at 240! what should I check.
i’m test driving a 6.0 and will have it for several weeks so maybe i should buy a computer to see the readings? what computer do you like? and can i just plug it in and put on the seat for temporary use?
just cut a one foot square opening above the turbo.on the hood..put a hinge on it .open it on hot days .to let the hot air out..like air cooled aircraft engines do ..called cowling flaps...and close your new hood opening in cold air to heat the engine bay up...the location of the turbo on top of tha engine is like droping a hot rivet on ice cream...r.i.p. henry ford...and the tin lizzy..'''aloha ooai;;;
Those transmissions do have a good reputation but Ive always thought they wouldn't be that good if the 6.0 made as much torque as the cummins for this generation.
I see where you're coming from as torque on the 6.0 is neutered compared to the other powerstrokes. I will say though it's the same trans behind the 6.4.
Dont buy one unless the motor has been replaced with a new bulletproof motor. It will fail if not bulletproof. I bought one and two weeks later motor started leaking waters from heads after pulling a rv .i paid 22,000 for new jasper built bulletproof 6.0 . I have 40,000 in it so far. New everythig under it
I have no intentions of buying a 6.0 but Josh posts a video, i watch
Thank you
Absolutely! I’ve been enjoying the 6.0 content more than I thought I would as well. I think he’s convinced me that I need one.. 🤣
We had a customer come in a few years ago from Alabama traveling for work. Had a 07 6 liter. Had a intermittent hard start. Found oil and way to much pressure in the degas bottle. Quoted him out for a head gasket job. He argued with price and said a local shop did the head gaskets and studs and did it without lifting the cab. Went back and forth and found they only studded the outside head bolts that were visible. Poor guy got took for 6 grand.
That's so dirty. Definitely sucks
Man as time goes on I never thought I'd say it .....
but the 6.0 is actually one of Ford's better diesels especially as time goes on I'm getting more 6.7 powerstrokes in my shop with rods exiting the block...
Just saying..
Good video josh.
Thank you
Love the way your 6.0 sounds...and Ford made a very pretty truck, but man, that looks like a pain in the ass to work on. I'll keep my 5.9.
Most jobs on this aren't horrible but a Cummins is much easier in a driveway
Thanks for putting out these videos. (I watch All ya guys )
…..and it is encouraging to see ya young bucks passing on knowledge for all.
-God Bless you and yours
My father had 6.0 and the sound of it is still stuck in my head, i loved it.
Great video. I had a 6.0 regret selling it. It’s still running over 200,000 miles on her. I bought an 03 at body shop getting some work done. Going to dive into it when I get her back. I’ll reach out to you when I have questions
Keep up the videos glad to see you’re still out there !!!!
Great video Josh love the 7.3 and 6.0 body style they extremely solid. I have owned 2 6.0s when they came out and got burned on them (back then next to no info on the common problems available). Own a 07 now with a 12v Cummins and because I love these body styles and the price on them really want to do another. Thank you for sharing my man 🤙🤙🤙 btw have done a couple head gasket jobs on them without lifting the cab and it's really not that bad imo
Great vid. Thank you for this. Six-O’s aren’t complicated. People just need to understand them and they’re great. My dream World consists of me owning a 6.0, a Cummins, and a Duramax someday (not sure which one). 😊
Well... glad to see that I'm not the only one that discarded the inner shroud. What a pain in the butt. I'm going to pressure test my CAC though. Haven't done that yet. Need to change my tuning too. I want to find a nicer pickup with a 6.0 though. Mine is just an xlt. Cloth and some power
I have an 07 ccsb 4x4 that I got for 1500 because the fan wire got caught in the fan blowing the ecm fuse. I drove the truck for 9 months in denial about the head gasket starting to leak. I just installed oringed heads and arp studs. I am into the truck for about 4 grand and absolutely love it.
My daily is an '04 6.0. It was all the "upgrades" including a stage 1 turbo. I run a towing tune on it for the most part. It runs great, is very comfortable, and gets decent mileage hauling and towing. I have even outpulled a 6.7 cummins up a 7% grade pulling the same weight. I know some will call bs, but i had someone in the passenger seat that can verify. I know the 6.7 was on a weight loss program, don't know about tuning...... I have had very few problems with the truck.
I have always had a soft spot for the 6.0. First one I drove was on base in Iraq lol I had never driven a VGT truck before. That thing lit the tires up on command. I prefer the Cummins now just because of the ease of working on them, and I am now familiar with the 3rd gen. Maybe someday I will scoop one up, but people have lost their damn minds on the prices up here. No way I am paying 12-18k for a problem child Ford. Great video as always, I enjoy the variety.
Love the 6.0 content
Well dangit. Another great video by Josh. And another video by Josh that’s slowly convincing me to go with a 6.O.
Don’t do it, you’ll regret it. Unless you got n unlimited bank account
Saved this and liked. Awesome vidoe!
Bubble test is a good one if you have the knowledge. Easy to make your own contraption to do it.
I will be going from an F150 to a 6.0 to pull my camper. I appreciate your video, really helps with what to look for. I am planning on the regulated return and ficm right away. I need to watch some videos on replacing dummy plugs and stand pipes. How do you feel about the bullet proof diesel remote oil cooler and the air / oil cooler? It's $1900 but seems like it would remove the oil cooler problem and have a screw on oil filter.
thanks for your video...
Great video man keep it up 👍
Great informative video. What SCTx4 mount is that??
Just picked up a 03 f350 6.0. Should have warched your video first. Most major components are good but the bed webbing is rotted in some spots. Needs a #5 injector most likely, maybe rear main seal, suspension seems a bit clapped out (hard to pin point issues). Feels likena wheel bearing but getting no play when jacked up. All that and that whistle still puts a smile on my face. Just gotta take it 1 problem at a time.
Good advice traded my for a for
Crock rocket
I vowed to stay away after my last one, but may pick up one here soon. Sounds like hpop.
Hell Yeah Brother 🇺🇸🦅
I love the sound. "Factory race truck"😂
What’s your wheel and tire combo size ? Looks great
98.0 12v p-pump, how to recalibrate fuel gage? Low fuel lights up at~24 ga used . Ive put as much as 34ga in it . Theas had 2 options for tanks 27 or 37ga. Gage hits bottom of E at~27used. Just looking for it to stop telling me to look for a station with~13gs left.
Not knowing the system, thinking it is a computer calibration or needing the flote rod bent for proper swing like my old Chevy needed.
I think you hit everything with a 6.0 brother. Can’t wait to see how you put compounds on it next
I just bought new truck almost went to the dark side but I chosen a 05 lly 500000 on chassis rebuilt motor with head gasgets
Great video! I love it. Very descriptive and you say some things other people don’t often mention, I know do know all this myself and you did a good job. I’m gonna be buying my 3rd 6oh but excursion for the family hopefully today if it checks out 🫰
What if the truck sounds good, blows black, it dosent spool like urs does, and it takes maybe 2 - 3 seconds to start (warm and cold)? What might the issue be?
I have a 6.4 sitting at my shop now and needs a built long block .. same as a 6.0 minus the dumb fuel injection heui oil system .. did head gaskets, 2 nd time studs, injectors, rocker arms pushrods, n studs, 10 k ago n now a stinkin lifter went to crap. And I told him I don’t trust retorquing the studs down again cuz i thought 1 or 2 felt like it was pulling out of the head! Maybe if they made a 6 bolt block it b worth actually building an engine for 1 of these.. other than that put a Cummins in it n b done $10k much better spent. 💯.
who’s the man for tuning your trucks ?
I have a buddy who has bought probably 12 6.0s in the last three years. Every single one was completely bulletproof. Thats the biggest thing in my opinion, dont dabble in 6.0s that dont already have the necessary things done. Its a real pain in the a** dealing with EGR issues and everything else.
One suggestion, make some playlists.
Good video
Maybe a bolt check the one next to the dampner
What a great video. Thank you so much for posting this video.
Thinking about purchasing a 2005 crew cab with a long bed. Any suggestions on the better years or anything else I should know about?
Thank you so much.
05-07 is my favorite for the suspension and interior
@@horsetorquesdieselthanks so much for letting me know your favorite 6.0 Liter years. 👍👍👍
Where you located ? If I wanted you to look over a 6.0
I want a 6.0 now just to change it up. Getting bored building cummins especially 12 valve stuff.
Get a 6.7 Cummins n p pump it
I’ve been looking for the right 6.0 to pick up would you go with a bone stock 110k-180k mile truck or a truck that is already studded around the same mileage? There is no price difference between them around me I’m not afraid of doing studs but I’m curious on how long the head gaskets usually last and if you would go with the untouched truck or studded trucks?
If it's studded and runs good go with that one. Just sometimes people don't do the job right
The truck is great, the powerjoke under the hood is the problem. That same truck with a 5.9 commonrail is the best truck
Love my 6.0
If you do end up fixing that power steering leak. Make a video and show us where it was. Mine has the exact same leak where it weeps but the fluid level doesn’t move. I can tell it’s power steering fluid but can’t spot the source and haven’t ever put oil in it
Will do
Or you can do what i did. Show up early in the morning see it start on one crack idle it for a few minutes and never test drive it. Then hand over a pretty good sum of money and put 60k miles on it in one year only changing the oil and tires. By the way only had 118k miles and full oil system upgrade before i bought it 😂
So now that you are in Cali I need you to help me find my 6.0 project truck because you have me convinced it needs to be my next project.
Plenty of rust free ones here
Just bought an 03 6.0 studded deleted. was going good but recently noticed on the highway coolant jumped up to 220 and oil temp almost at 240! what should I check.
Check ur radiator and make sure fans are kicking on make sure water pumps not leaking and make sure none of your rad hoses are rock hard
Would you get a 2003 6.0 power stroke with 215k miles on it that’s was never been studded / no tunes however it has an oil leak from rocker box?
As long as you can work on it yes sir!
So when are you going to head back to California to be with your family?
i’m test driving a 6.0 and will have it for several weeks so maybe i should buy a computer to see the readings? what computer do you like? and can i just plug it in and put on the seat for temporary use?
Any that use a tablet
I love ford trucks. Just hate there motors. I want a 05-10 with a zf6speed to do a cummins swap on
Do you think it is worth it to run a coolant filter on these trucks?
If you change the coolant I haven't seen many issues. But most of mine are super high mileage and most of the casting sand has been long gone
Mannn send me that L5P tune
just cut a one foot square opening above the turbo.on the hood..put a hinge on it .open it on hot days .to let the hot air out..like air cooled aircraft engines do ..called cowling flaps...and close your new hood opening in cold air to heat the engine bay up...the location of the turbo on top of tha engine is like droping a hot rivet on ice cream...r.i.p. henry ford...and the tin lizzy..'''aloha ooai;;;
😂 this would make life better
What headlights are those ?
Amazon cheapies
Best diesel channel on the net.
Thank you!
Why are you telling people to not buy 6.7 powerstrokes tho? 15 and up 6.7 PSD are absolutely amazing n beat any 6.0 out there
Thus is how you buy a used 6.0 you don't you run.
😂
Those transmissions do have a good reputation but Ive always thought they wouldn't be that good if the 6.0 made as much torque as the cummins for this generation.
I see where you're coming from as torque on the 6.0 is neutered compared to the other powerstrokes. I will say though it's the same trans behind the 6.4.
Cummins only made 50 to 60 ft pounds more
Dont buy one unless the motor has been replaced with a new bulletproof motor. It will fail if not bulletproof. I bought one and two weeks later motor started leaking waters from heads after pulling a rv .i paid 22,000 for new jasper built bulletproof 6.0 . I have 40,000 in it so far. New everythig under it
318k on my stock everything 6.0 🤷🏻♂️😂
@@sonnylewis5880 me 2..275k..on my 06.stock....no leeks..all is fine
Step 1- Buy a Cummins
😂
I texted you in ig and you never answered?
What's your ig name
@@horsetorquesdieselis Ramosmunozx with a 3rd gen Cummins !