Posted by Hockeygoon on January 19, 2021 at 18:47:59 from (68.171.183.80):
In Reply to: Re: F150 3.0 V6 posted by Old Popper on January 19, 2021 at 08:19:39:
The 3.0 Vulcan engine first came out in 1985 - through its entire life from carb to electronic fuel injection it always had about 145 to 155 hp. The 3.0 diesel is a European design was taken from the "Lion" engine lineup produced by Ford in the UK (also used in PSA Peugeot Citroen and Jaguar Land Rover) - it has nothing to do with the old gas Vulcan engine.
One thing I just learned was the cam shafts are driven by belts - not chains..... Ford is "hoping" they fixed several design flaws with a new forged crank shaft and new crank bearings.
I've never been a fan of the "new" light duty diesels in the US - the emissions requirements in the US ensure there is no reliability with these engines no matter the make.
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