r/Diesel 5h ago

Steel body king ranch value

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Trying to get a ballpark of what my stock 2011 f350 with about 230k is worth the truck didn't run when I got it but after several weeks was able to get it going. The engine sounds great but it's derated for some reason and won't go over about 10mph part of the back glass is busted interior is pretty rough (don't currently have pictures) and I have the dash pulled out of it 4wd works as It should I'm sure I'm missing some important details so let me know if you have any questions I recently got a new job and don't get to mess with it as much as I'd like anymore any input is appreciated


r/Diesel 15h ago

Just bought an f350 7.3 dually

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Just bought an f350 7.3 dually with 417k miles for $3200 interior is clean but the rear bed body is little beat up , is it a good deal ?


r/Diesel 21h ago

Question/Need help! Noise identification

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2nd gen Cummins 5.9L 24v 2001
Looking to see if anyone might be able to identify the noise in this video. The only thing I’ve seen moving is a slight wiggle in the tensioner. Tried to actuate the arm and it just spins the bolt.


r/Diesel 18h ago

Help

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So I have an 03 f350 powerstroke diesel, 6.0. I recently within past few months. Had hpop,done. Last week I changed heads,head gaskets,crank sensor, now it won't start. Scanner says ,"crank and cam sensors not sync, I've removed valve covers. Tried cranking, no real visible sight. A small amount down in passes siea


r/Diesel 10h ago

Control diesel fuel injector

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Hi Guys,

Previously I have posted a question but due to the circuit diagram in the post, it deviated from the original question. If you haven't seen the previous post, it's fine. I'll explain everything clearly below.

I'm working on a project where I need to control a diesel injector. This is an academic project, if it goes well it shall get into industry level, so looking for a standard Good approach.

The diesel injector is activated by an Arduino(this is the initial setup, and will soon switch over to stm32). The diesel injector is outside the engine in a separate setup which gets supplied by a constant pressure fuel pump driven by an ac motor(const speed). I'm using a MOSFET to control the injector. The MOSFET I'm using is IRLZ44N. The drain of the MOSFET is connected to negative terminal of the injector and source of the MOSFET is connected to the negative terminal of the injector's power supply (i have added flyback diode for safety circuit for injector). The Arduino controls the injector via the gate pin of the MOSFET. The power supply for injector is 12v SMPS.

The Arduino gets signal from the injector's supply and control wires, we tapped these 2 wires and gave them to an optocoupler pc817. This optocoupler's output is given to the digital pin of Arduino. Arduino mirrors this signal to the gate pin of the MOSFET. You might wonder why I'm using Arduino, if the setup goes well, I will alter the pulse in future. So that's why I'm using it.

Issues faced:

1) this setup worked as intended, but after sometime, that is, after 2-3 weeks of testing this setup, the injector has gone. We didn't notice any smoke or smell, but the injector stopped actuating. We lost 2 injectors in this journey.

2) we started the engine and maintained in idling for 60seconds and started our injector setup, we collected around 90ml of fuel at idling, which feels abnormal.

Now, I need a reliable approach for this project. It would be really helpful if someone can come up with some idea for this.

Thank you in advance


r/Diesel 23h ago

LML Duramax rhythmic intake chuff after being run hard — found very tight valve lash

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r/Diesel 3h ago

60 series Detroit 14L Egr

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I just finish a over haul on this 60 series no blow by no coolant pressure fuel pressure is 40 at idle temp 100 degrees. After a few minutes of running the truck pours white smoke out and will start to stall and then die. My over head is set correctly and my cam time pin is perfect and crank pin. Now my questing is is there another way to set timing could I have the cam 180 degrees out?


r/Diesel 6h ago

2008 Mercedes ML CDI - should I buy?

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My friend runs a Mercedes shop but doesn't topically work on diesels. A customer is selling their 2008 ML CDI, 185k.

I'm looking for something comfortable to take long road trips in. I can get it really cheap but I'm not too familiar with diesels in general.

I'd like to get the opinion of fellow Redditors on it. I like that it doesn't have DEF and my buddy is familiar with everything with these cars except the engine.


r/Diesel 8h ago

Question/Need help! 2013 Hyundai i20 CRDI suffering from falling mileage and smoking when accelerating hard. Would a couple of additives help?

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I have a 1.4L 4-cyl CRDI Hyundai i20 that’s primarily used for high-traffic city commuting.

Over the last two years, my fuel economy has dropped from 13 kmpl to about 9 kmpl (30.5 down to 21.2 mpg), and the car now spews black smoke under hard acceleration.

I suspect gummed-up diesel injectors, but I’d love some advice on a few things before I start throwing money at it:

* Fuel Additives: Would running Liqui Moly Diesel Purge in my tank help clear the injectors and stop the smoke?

* Oil & Friction Modifiers: I’m planning to switch to synthetic oil after 3 years of running conventional. Would adding Liqui Moly Cera Tec or MoS2 (after the purge and oil change) actually help with engine longevity or smoothness?

* Italian Tune-up: Since the car never sees highway speeds, I’ve read an "Italian tune-up" might help clear out the system. Is this actually effective for a city-driven diesel, or is it a myth?

a request: If recommending specific fluids, please choose one of Liqui Moly, Shell, Castrol, Motul, or Gulf, as many of the niche/smaller American brands aren't easily available in my country.

Thanks in advance for any advice!


r/Diesel 10h ago

Any experience on aftermarket catalytic converters? Are they worth it?

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Anyone out there have experience with aftermarket cats?

I'm currently looking at the Magnaflow line, but don't know if they're a gimmick or worth the effort (specifically the custom fabrication as you've gotta cut and weld).

Do they last? Lot of work and expense if they only hold out for the 5 year warranty.


r/Diesel 1h ago

Check out this classic tractor museum I found in SC — full of John Deere, McCormick, Allis-Chalmers, Oliver, Ford, and more

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r/Diesel 2h ago

How to get a "grunty" sound out of 6.0 Powerstroke

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Getting more sound/"grunt" out of a 6.0 Powerstroke?? Fun little question for everyone here. Why do we like the sound of the 6.0 so much? I own two 6.0s and love both of them. The bark and whistle is quite nice and I had always considered the 6.0 to be just about the best sounding PICKUP, however my opinions have really started to change as I've been around other rigs.

Yes, the 6.0 has a nice and slightly grunty sound, but it doesn't have the soul ripping grunt a lot of V8s (gas and diesel) do (IMO). The 6.0 sounds "tiny" if that makes sense. Any time I'm driving around a buddy with a 7.3, 5.9, or a gasser with a good exhaust, the 6.0 just sounds so weak to me. Often I can't even hear it above their engines. I don't want something obnoxious, just loud enough I can hear my own exhaust and appreciate it when cruising with my buddies.

I'm curious if there's anything I can do to make the 6.0 have a deeper and "larger" sound. For reference, on my Excursion I have a Magnaflow 5 inch setup with with the 03 10 blade and cat delete, leaving a really nice whistle. On my 06 dually I have an RBP 5 inch exhaust with cat still in place, so there's quite a bit of bark but less whistle. Both sound very good in their own right, but don't have that big grunty diesel sound. Again, no hate to 6.0 owners, I love both of mine and they do sound pretty good. Please share your thoughts guys!