Why was the 6.5 Turbo Diesel engine made?
Why was the 6.5 Turbo Diesel engine made?
Continuing with that, the 6.5 was meant to appeal to a mass market that needed an engine that would offer reasonable torque for hauling and good fuel mileage in addition to having acceleration qualities close enough to what most were used to in a gas engine and the ability to manufacture them in a reasonable time at a reasonable cost.
Where to come when your 6.5L diesel will not start?
Where to come when your 6.5L Diesel will not start! “The PMD / FSD (Pump mounted driver) is by far the #1 cause of 6.5L no-starts (at least 90%). If your truck experienced random stalling like someone shut the key off before ultimately refusing to start again, the PMD is very likely the issue.
Why does my Turbo make noise when I idle?
Always let the engine idle for a minute or so. Otherwise the turbo will be deprived of fresh oil as its spooling down. Overtime this will cause unwanted stress to the turbocharger. Even the smallest cracks in one of the pipes coming too and from the turbo can cause issues.
Where is the dump valve on a turbocharger?
If you are wondering what the police siren noise from a turbocharger sounds likes, view the below video. A blow off valve (often called dump valve) is located between the turbo compressor and the throttle. As the turbo is on boost, the intake system will become filled with pressurized air from the turbo compressor.
When did the 6.5L diesel come out?
The 6.5L Detroit (GM) diesel represents an evolution of the earlier 6.2L. GM began rolling out the 6.5 for the 1992 model year, and it altogether replaced the 6.2 following the 1993 model year.
What causes a 6.5L diesel engine to not start?
“The PMD / FSD (Pump mounted driver) is by far the #1 cause of 6.5L no-starts (at least 90%). If your truck experienced random stalling like someone shut the key off before ultimately refusing to start again, the PMD is very likely the issue. Typically the random stalls caused by the PMD will become more frequent as the failure worsens.
Are there any problems with the Detroit 6.5 diesel?
Common problems with the 6.5 diesel include crankshaft, glow plug, and PMD failure. Overheating is also an issue with the 6.5L, and it can lead to cylinder head cracking. In essence, the 6.5L Detroit diesel was a leap above the 6.2L, but it’s generally accepted that the engine was outpaced by Ford’s Power Stroke…
Is the 6.5L a naturally aspirated or turbocharged engine?
Unlike the earlier engine, the 6.5L was available in both factory turbocharged and naturally aspirated versions, with the turbocharged version offering a healthy increase in performance.
