Man, he was slam full of knowledge about these trucks, and he gladly went out of his way to help others. Such a shame he left us.

@brianmckay9240

2 жыл бұрын

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I literally just finished and started up the truck for my first head gasket job following all of Ron’s tips. As I was trying to get the truck to build pressure it wouldn’t and as soon as I prayed for Ron’s help it fired up. Ron’s this ones for you man. Thank you.

@dawsondemontiney1247

11 ай бұрын

Still helping from heaven. God bless Ron's family he left behind.

Rip Ron. Your contribution to the diesel world is unmatched. You will be missed.

You’re still helping us Ford guys. Bless you sir.

@TurboDieselJeep

4 жыл бұрын

I am always looking through his videos even years later to make sure I do this repair work to his standard. Still the best 6.0 videos!

Still miss this awesome man I definitely come back to his videos whenever I have something wrong with my 6.0

years after his passing, his videos still help those who still enjoy these trucks even with all their problems Ron's vids help out a ton

There's a special place in Heaven for this great man. Ron was my Power Stroke Hero !

@willythewave

6 жыл бұрын

You got that right man.

Ron was a legend and he's a sorely missed member of the 6.0 community. - As a side note, the guys at FICMRepair are damn solid resources for any 6.0 owner. They sell pretty much any part a guy could need and the customer service is stellar. They help guys all the time with troubleshooting, OE and aftermarket parts selection, etc. - Plus, if you're going to own/drive a 6.0, the FICM tunes they sell wake the beasts up very nicely. Best of all, they help with fuel mileage!

@adamgann7198

Жыл бұрын

How do I go about getting a ficm tune done on my truck

This guy helped me so much with his video's. Rip Ron. I did not know he had passed away until last night when I saw his son's video. Said that it was last May. He sure knew his stuff on a diesel. Great family man I understand also....Prayers to the family.

Ron is the only one that goes step by step for us tards. Rip man, I know your keeping gods 6.0’s running top notch daily.

Bob Swarr-Thanks Ron for all the help you have been over the years. What an outstanding legacy you have left. You are still being missed. Thanks for keeping these videos up. God Bless.

Wish I could have worked with him. He is so good and know his job

Ron is the very best kindest and most knowledgeable diesel tech ever. I really miss him. He is a saint for sure now. RIP Ron.

Thanks Ron! Your going to be missed for sure. I’m doing this on my 04 and I’m 16. Your videos are teaching me, something that is truly appreciated. Bless you Ron

@crankshaft1053

4 жыл бұрын

FBI how did it go?

Still helping so many people . Rip RON .

What a guy. I didn't know Ron but feel sad every time I watch his videos knowing he's no longer here.

Thank you so much for all of your information,advice and time. By watching your videos, it's helped me to be able to do the work myself. You have saved me and my family so much money and time. Thank you for sharing all of your experiences. All of the short cuts of saved my so much money and time. Thank you for telling my what tools and sizes needed to do job at hand. Thank you from my family and saving my business, so much money and time.

I think we would live in a better world if everyone was like Ron..

Sorry to hear of your passing. Just wanted to say thank you for the video. It was a clear tutorial.

Ron...you are the man. Finding good info on these motors is tough. you make it easy

Thanks Ron, your a continual blessing.

Few people make a real difference in this crazy world. Thank you Ron. You will be missed.

Man I miss this guy! Rip Ron

@scottk27332

5 жыл бұрын

@Ethan Pugh Ron passed away in a very unfortunate car accident several years ago. His family put up a video about it.

Never met you Ron but I miss you and your videos

First video of his I e watched, like him I’ve worked on these 10-15 hrs a day since their inception. Most all of his info and thinking is real world…it’s kinda funny being in the know and hearing him throw in the occasional “the book says” when I know exactly how he does it and why it’s fine. Peace be with you brother 🫡

The cleanliness of your operation is unreal. Great video!

I do one of these a week. Awesome video, and great detail Ron.

thanks Ron for the quick response, I enjoy your videos and find them very informative, Poor guy who owned that truck probably has more cash in head gasket jobs than the truck is worth...

Thanks Ron, great video and thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience!

Glad to see his knowledge lives on !

Thanks Ron, for the very informative video. You're the best.

Thanks for your time to capture, edit and share this information Ron. Hope the weather is giving you guys a break down there. /// greg

Great video Ron. When the time comes, I want you to rebuild my the 6.0L in my 2004 F450 RV. The body can't be removed, so i guess pulling the engine out the front is the correct method. Thanks for all the great information.

I like your videos we needed a truck to pull horse trailer and lucked out and got an 06 that had bullet proof oil cooler. I am new to fords and just heard bad things you really helped me understand it . Bulletproof Inc was also very helpful thanks.

Rest In Peace mentor! Ron is the reason why I know so much about Ford diesels

We love you diesel tech Ron

I miss this man I need a new video to watch it's a damn shame only the good die young see you when I get there brother I'll bring you a blown up 6.4 when I come that way 🙏🙏🙏

@HillbillyRednecking

7 жыл бұрын

Tony Mikesell just forget about ever seeing your 6.4L run ever again, that's 150k mile throw away engine no matter what you do

@jackhawez10

7 жыл бұрын

6.4's are almost impossible to rebuild.

@HillbillyRednecking

7 жыл бұрын

Jack Hawes 7.3's are great but lacking power, 6.0's are alright and can be made to run well, 6.4's are just total crap, now the new 6.7's are pretty good especially if you run a straight pipe on it

@jackhawez10

7 жыл бұрын

Patrick Pikulski Yeah im excited to see how 6.7's stand up with some more years under their belt, they seem pretty solid and make great power as of now

@HillbillyRednecking

7 жыл бұрын

Jack Hawes a couple of the best things they did was put the injectors on a common fuel rail system, made it so you don't have to take valve pans off to do injectors, reversed the intake and exhaust flow so the intake manifold is now a exhaust manifold straight to the turbo and put the oil cooler in a remote spot on the frame rail, one of the bigger downfalls is the ceramic ballbearings in the turbo charger and the automatic transmission skips gears on the up shifts when you don't want it to

Learned a lot here. R.I.P. Ron

This Man was a Giant help to me

RIP Ron. You are missed for sure.

Awesome info! Love your insight into the bolt or stud thinking!👍😁

Outstanding video, thanks Ron.

I really loved this guy... Thank you again Ron.. RIP

Wow, great video, great information. Thank you for sharing!

Ron made a comment in one of his videos, he said I work on these problem child ones all day everyday. Mine now has been named problem child. Thanks Ron you are missed.

Thanks for doing this video you definitely know your stuff this video will help me out when I do my truck. Thanks again. 👍

hey buddy thanks for the help today. hope heavens treatin ya well. take care.

Doing my headgaskets. Rons on the job guiding me

Still watch still learning everything thanks ron rest easy brother

you are the man... thanks foe the video

R.i.p Ron you are a legend!

Great video...and clean job..🔧👆☝👍

Great info!! Thanks for sharing!!

I’m bringing my 6.0 to heaven Ron

Rip ron Thank you for the informative video I now know everything I have done to this truck is going to break. Bright side being I’ll be knowing what to look for👍🏼 headhgaskets fuel injectors and nipple seals. No big deal , no 4 point lift or anything so the motor might be coming back out 😓

Amazing videos..this man la gasta

Outstanding video! Very well done with attention to detail. I do have a couple of questions:1. Why do you think that the head gasket failed on this one, especially in light of the fact that head-studs were used.2. What is your thought on "ringing" the heads? I see on various forums that is the only way to really guarantee that the gaskets on the 6.0 do not fail under load.Thank you very much!

Ronald was the only honest mechanic ever in the history of the combustion engine . Most mechanics won't even tell you how to tighten your coolant cap without charging you their $120 minimum (national avg.) just to pop th3 hood and end up telling you your left tire is low on air.. Ron tells you how to fully disassemble your entire cooling system. M3chanics are the lowest form of life. My old BF is one...I don't talk to him anymore. I just watch KZread and do it my dang self...up yers Brian!

nice video ron!

Thanks for your videos...

Good Video / Good Tip's -

Thank you Ron 🙏

thank you I like your video

Could you show us the exact process you use to clean the mating surfaces between the head and block. I know you mentioned how you do it, but an actual video demonstration would be nice. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming.

amazing video ron. subscribed. im in the ford fact program right now, i graduate in a week, its such a good program im learning so much. were working on the heui injectors today, but the tips you have really add on to what ive learned. thanks very much

Such knowledge guy, like his video, I got very sad when discovered about his death!

I can’t believe that the OE head gasket is better then a high quality aftermarket one but Ron knows WAY more then me so that’s what I will do

Very nice video. I like that small TORQUE WRENCH , anyone know the brand ?

Ron, what state are you in and what do you charge to do studs on an 06 f350 Crew cab 4x4 powerstroke? Oil cooler too.

I miss him too

I have an unrelated question about a 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4. I'm thinking of upgrading from my standard vinyl bench seat that has the high-back driver/passenger. What Ford seats will fit in that truck? Will Expedition or Navigator seats fit? Just wondered where I'd find the cross reference list for seats? Thanks.

My Factory gaskets, unmodded engine, failed on the down hill side of number 4 just like this modded truck did. RIP Ron.

Ron, I have a bent push rod on a 230K mile engine no studs bone stock if there is no camshaft damage I want to install new lifters and Updated stand pipes and stc fitting. I see that you recommend not refinishing the heads should i have the valve check and go back with it. truck was not using any oil. Do you think that would be ok? I had a lifter failure after LPOP was replaced. Also replacing oil pan gaskets and bed pan resealing the engine completely . Are these engines good for 500K???? cylinder walls look great. engine out of truck obviously if there is camshaft damage i will order a long block. Worst case who would you recommend ordering a long block from.

Man I’m only 18 man I’m trying to really get into this more in-depth, no one else can do it… anyone wanna please do these with 6.4s and more 6.0 stuff please I need this man in my life

Ron, you mentioned that you always pull the cab to do head gaskets. How would you attack a 6.0 Excursion? Thanks for another great video!

@lizardsman1718

8 жыл бұрын

wondering the same thing. be nice to have a cab removel checklist for the excursion.

@DieselTechRon

8 жыл бұрын

body off on the excursions too. some vans too or pull the motor.

What will happen if the cylinder heads get swapped from left to right?

on an early 99 would an AE code LL printed injector in cylinder 5 cause a miss.

So you don't pull the cab on the e-series vans? I've done two vans, and pulled the cab on both. I would think fighting with that front clip would take more time.

Here's one that'll make your day. 250'000 mile 04 harley edition with heads that have never been off and original gaskets and bolts with over 400hp. Don't ask me. I just tuned it.

This guy knows what he is talking about, basically if you want to take your boat to the lake, get a 6.0 . If you need a truck to pull in the mountains, don’t get a 6.0 . Flat lander truck that is what they are. I was wondering why I was on my third engine.

+DieselTechRon I have F-450 2009 and the speed locked at 130KM/H how can i make it 160KM/H?? and thank you for the video

I’m about to have the heads redone on a 250 I bought. It has the arp studs etc. is it common for the heads to fail and leak oil in back corners?

another tip is when i do the head gaskets on the 6.0 i put zap straps arounf the fuel lines near the bowl so the nut doesnt slide down the line

Legend!

God must have a 6.0 and needed Ron.

God Bless you Ron RIP

Interesting information regarding the head being susceptible to leaking with a mirror finish- I always thought at least regarding gas engines that a perfectly flat head would give the best results - So what would be the cause of head gasket failure especially since it was already changed and studs upgraded ?

@LynxStarAuto

8 жыл бұрын

That was old thinking. Even gasoline engines, no longer is it recommended to resurface cylinder heads. You mic them, if within spec, you clean them, and go with new gaskets. The job of the gasket is to seal. If both surfaces are within spec, and the finish is not abnormal IT MUST seal.

I like to leave the manifold to up pipe attached. remove pipe to turbo clamp and pipe to egr cooler clamp and manifold bolts pull whole assembly back, lay on trans

I have my Ford F-250 diésel head casket any information about get any motor or how much cost to fixed

and when i went to auto store how can i know the size of my head gaskets

Ron, is there a way to accurately test for a blow head gasket when when you already know the egr cooler needs to be replaced? I left a comment yesterday with a description of where i am at diagnosing this issue.

@Jake25755

8 жыл бұрын

+DJs Tuffmods you can pressureize the coolant system and drive around. I forget what pressure its suppose to be at

Thanks.

I was an idiot and did stock bolts and the hood gaskets with o ring heads and blew gaskets within 20k miles for driving it hard with custom tunes and big turbo and big injectors

great video. you should let people know not to drop the head on the injector tips or use any buffers or brushes on the injectors. it will destroy the nozzles. i recomend removing the injectors just for safety sake.

you need to put time to the motor ?

whats the book time for a headgasket job?

what head gasket kits do you recommend. from what ive been seeing oem seems to be best but not sure. need to do my 6 liter. thanks. sorry after reading comments just noticed he passed away. sorry about that.

@petroczinationalrailservic10

Жыл бұрын

Always use motorcraft. Only thing I have that’s not motorcraft is my turbo oil drain tube. Aftermarket tube allows for better oil flow.

Why didn’t you drain the block from antifreeze? I hate coolant all over my floors. Lol!

I’ve done everything he said not to with the seals and my truck runs like new never had a issue

is this why they put studs and install oring's on the he cyl head