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Ford 6.6 & 7.8 Diesel Engine Guide

November 23, 2022 by Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

Ford 6.6 Diesel Engine - 6.6 and 7.8 Diesel Specs, Performance, Problems

The Ford 6.6 and 7.8 diesel engines are medium duty truck engines primarily used from 1985-1994. They were popular in B series buses along with the F-600, F-800, and F-900. Ford 6.6L and 7.8L diesel engines are officially the Ford-New Holland engines and may also be known as the Ford "Brazilian" diesels. The Brazilian diesels are durable and reliable, but the lack of power is … [Read more...] about Ford 6.6 & 7.8 Diesel Engine Guide

Ford 6.9 IDI Engine Guide

June 17, 2022 by DieselIQ 3 Comments

Ford 6.9 IDI Engine Guide

Ford launched the 6.9L IDI diesel engine in 1983 alongside a partnership with International Harvester. The terminology 'IDI' stands for indirect injection. The 6.9 IDI is a four-stroke, naturally-aspirated V8 diesel engine. It was largely a diesel alternative to the 7.5L Ford 460 engine also used in F250 and F350's of the time. In 1988, the 6.9 IDI was replaced by the 7.3L IDI … [Read more...] about Ford 6.9 IDI Engine Guide

Caterpillar C12 Engine Guide

April 11, 2022 by DieselIQ 1 Comment

Caterpillar C12 Diesel Engine - Cat C12 Specs, Reliability, Problems

Caterpillar Inc. is a Fortune 100 company that builds heavy-duty machinery and engines. They are actually the largest construction-equipment manufacturer. Among one of their many excellent diesel engines is the 12.0L Caterpillar C12 - or Cat C12 for short. The Cat C12 truck engine was in production from 1994-2009. Some may consider the C12 a bit small and underpowered for … [Read more...] about Caterpillar C12 Engine Guide

Detroit 60 Series Diesel Common Problems

March 7, 2022 by DieselIQ 8 Comments

Detroit 60 Series Diesel Engine - 60 Series Specs, Reliability, Problems

The Detroit Diesel 60 Series engine began production in 1987 and remained until 2011. It's an inline-6 four stroke diesel engine and was the first heavy duty diesel engine with full electronic controls. The Detroit 60 Series earns much praise for its great balance of fuel economy, performance, and longevity. However, no engine is perfect and there are no exceptions here. In … [Read more...] about Detroit 60 Series Diesel Common Problems

How to Better Maintain Your Diesel Fuel System

December 1, 2020 by DieselIQ Leave a Comment

Diesel Fuel System Maintenance If all diesel engines had nearly identical fuel system trouble, diagnosis and maintenance procedures could follow a general pattern. But, with the exception of similar fuel tanks and basic piping system, diesel fuel systems differ considerably. Consequently, each engine manufacturer recommends different specific maintenance procedures. … [Read more...] about How to Better Maintain Your Diesel Fuel System

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