by Billy Hill | Sep 15, 2025 | Shop Talk
Introduction The 6.4L Power Stroke, produced from 2008 to 2010, is one of the most controversial engines in Ford’s diesel history. On paper, it was a game-changer: the first factory compound-turbo diesel in a Superduty, the first to use piezoelectric common-rail fuel... by Billy Hill | Sep 12, 2025 | Shop Talk
Introduction Few diesel engines spark as much debate as the 6.0L Powerstroke. Introduced in 2003 as the successor to the legendary 7.3L, the 6.0L was supposed to bring Ford’s Superduty trucks into compliance with stricter emissions regulations while improving... by Billy Hill | Sep 11, 2025 | F250, F350, F450, Shop Talk, Truck Maintenance
Hello Fellow Hillbillies! Here is an issue we are hearing more of when chatting with our customers. Rolling into the Gen 2 of the 6.7 Powerstroke engines, it appears the upper seal was replaced with silicone. We would call that “no bueno”. So keep an... by Billy Hill | Sep 10, 2025 | F350, Shop Talk
Below is everything you need to know to choose, set up, and drive a 2015 F-350 for towing—what it can pull, the hardware you want, and the techniques that keep you safe and legal. Towing Numbers At A Glance Max conventional (bumper-pull) trailer: up to 19,000 lb... by Billy Hill | Sep 10, 2025 | Common Issues, F250, F350, F450, Shop Talk, Truck Maintenance
Introduction Few diesel engines achieve cult status — but the 7.3L Powerstroke is one of them. Produced from 1994.5 to early 2003, it’s remembered as the gold standard of reliability in Ford’s Superduty lineup. While newer diesels boast more horsepower and torque, the... by Billy Hill | Sep 8, 2025 | F250, Shop Talk
The rear bumper on the F250s underwent somewhat of a different evolution versus many of the other parts on the Gen 1 trucks, mainly because it was initially an OBS left-over. Below is a detailed guide of what it’s made of, what’s integrated into it, and what changed...