6.0 Powerstroke head removal cab on. tips and tricks

this is a great video I made to show everyone how to remove both cylinder heads on a 6.0 powerstroke without removing the cab. tips and tricks
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if you have any questions about your powerstroke and need help please comment or email.
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6.0doctor
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[@stewartcm78]

Thank you for the added time it cost you in your shop to make some of the best instructional videos out there. I fully understand time is money and taking the time to explain and show in detail cost you and your family money in the long run. Single dad of three I have to save where I can your videos have been a huge help. Thank you

[@TheMasnart]

Well him and the guy helping film! haha

[@jimidmoorehead]

Bud I just found your videos and have needed someone to take up the torch with the camera and instructions after Ron passed and all I can say is thanks. You have helped tremendously to all of us DIYer’s. I’m sure it’s a pain in the ass but no one could ever explain how much help this is. Thanks bud.

[@defendyourclam1682]

You are amazing but the only thing this video taught me is to pay someone like you to do my heads. God bless you because we need folks like you to keep us going. I was out when you said “ ok we are gonna lift the engine”. Yeah, no we are not. Thanks for an excellent video

[@chrislandsbury8423]

As other less difficult parts continue to fail on my 6.0 I keep getting more and more skills/experience. I’m hoping by the time my head gaskets actually fail that I’ll be up to the task and no longer have the outlook as you lol. “Lift the engine by…” yep I’m signing off on this one for time being

[@Kevin-qo6jw]

Or quit being a diesel fan boy

[@defendyourclam1682]

@@Kevin-qo6jw don’t take your anger over having a small weenie on strangers on the net. Douche bag

[@Bangkok-ik1fp]

You're awesome Dr.! No cursing, no tantrums, no quitting. A regular encyclopedia 6.0!

[@dankcoyote]

There's a way to do this without lifting the engine assuming you are replacing the head bolts. Pull the far right head bolt upwards(drivers side) until it hits the firewall. Ziptie the base of the bolt so it stays in place. Cut the bolt off with a multitool(metal blade). Leave yourself enough bolt to grab, pull it up again, ziptie the base again, cut it again. The bolt and head come right out. To put the head back in, separate the rocker carrier from the head, put the head on the block without the rocker carrier. The rocker carrier is light enough you can take a single head stud and hold it in the far right position as you put the rocker carrier back onto the head. Also, if your truck doesn't have AC like mine, just remove the heater box on the passenger side. It's worth the 30-60 minutes to remove it and makes working on that side a million times easier. This guy really knows his stuff and this video helped tremendously. Thought I'd add a tip so you don't have to mess with the engine mounts.

[@overbaugh73]

awesome video. On mine I spent an extra half hour and removed the blower box. 6 nuts on the inside of cab and gave me so much room. Totally worth the extra time.

[@loganeley2342]

I don't know if anyone will ever replace Ron. But if I had to put money on it, it would be on you. I hope your channel takes off.

[@croshostpc.9266]

Ron passed away

[@txsilentknight]

CRoShostPC. No shit that's y he said replace...

[@togodbetheglory9725]

Logan Eley no one will replace ron bro nobody

[@fogboyenterprise2724]

This dudes a wildman, i'd almost trust myself to do this. Much appreciated.

[@zackzander425]

After doing all this work on my 6.0 I understand why it costs so much. Not a convenient engine to work on. Replacing the up-pipes to the turbo with the cab on is a real treat.

[@corneliusfamily9532]

I just wanted to send a huge thank you! I am currently doing a bulletproofing of my 6.0 Excursion... the trick of rolling the motor worked so perfectly! I didn't even fight the last bolt. Just ziptied it up and away we went! Thank you for such a great video!!!

[@WIlliamFliger]

So let me just say that your videos are very very helpful and I watch them all the time pull in and seals....I believe something is missing

[@torryminers2177]

Thanks for the video did both of my head gaskets in one day also installed arp head studs

[@shawndinterman2219]

This dude could have possibly just saved me a lot of time. Not so much money becuase I'm stupid and gonna try it anyway but def. Time knowing what to do now

[@mattburch1687]

Good instruction footage was pretty good. Feel pretty confident I can do my Head gaskets without a lot of hassle.

[@franko6887]

God bless you brother I wish you there was more people like you

[@YahFllr]

I agree with Mr. Logan, your a good replacement for DieselTechRon, may he rest in peace! Always wear your seatbelt Mr 6.0!

[@smolscale]

This dude is far from a replacement.

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

STFU

[@YahFllr]

Tyler H I think he is an excellent replacement!! He is alive and Ron is not! Sorry Ron!!!

[@stevohmelike]

Tyler H these fools have no idea man. Just let them be.

[@brianbonilla9276]

Nice , good to know there's another way to do it , me personally feel it's just so much easier to pull the ac box out , but to each their own, good job 👏

[@5400bowen]

I thought about that too, seems like a semi simple way to make a critical repair easier. Anyone who needs to watch this video and does this needs all the help that can get.

[@hotjthe14u]

the title for this video should be, "how to disasseble ford with Milwaukee M12" cuz he abuses the hell out of that little thing, and its going strong.

[@InformalWarfare]

Best purchase I've ever made.

[@larrywinks-gt8zs]

How exciting to see that beautiful Galaxie 500. A friend had a 63 1/2 Galaxie XL500, 390 4Speed car w/ 9inch Ford. It was named the Red Barron.

[@stnkyfngers9571]

God bless you man!!! Keep these videos up bro, they helped me out sooooooo much man!

[@rybot5252]

Thank you for this video. I noticed my coolant is pumping out of the degas bottle only while under a load pulling my boat (I've replaced the degas bottle and cap, truck already has BPD egr and oil cooler) I was just quoted about $8200 to have this job done with ARP studs and new heads. Think I am going to end up doing it myself at that price. They were pretty adamant on replacing the heads while they are in there too, said its like a 50% chance that they would have to do the job again if I didn't just get new ones...

[@nickayivor8432]

SUBSTANTIAL Powerstroke customs LLC Brilliant video tutorial outstanding thank you Powerstroke customs LLC From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[@joerouth6255]

First thing to do is take tires off and lower truck all the way to the ground. Helps immensely.

[@rybot5252]

Good call, I wish I had done this when I was doing the BPD oil cooler conversion on mine last year. Worst part was balancing and leaning over the core support and the occasional miss of the step stool on my way back down

[@chekelley6861]

Great video! Keep em up! Can you do a more detailed video on the motor mounts and how you lift and lower the engine?

[@mdmbike]

I have the same question.

[@alfredrobinson9963]

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[@SquidTheSyd]

agreed

[@alpheustittle4094]

I 6

[@mcyoutuber6988]

Same here. I can figure it out but it would be awesome to have someone fill me in on the tips and tricks! Mistakes =$$$$

[@user-tn6be5ov8j]

About to give this ago on Tuesday.Thanx for the insight.

[@Andy-gw7hd]

If it’s that hard to take off I can imagine how hard to put on with out messing up gaskets

[@MostlyStuff]

Great vid. Slightly less daunting now

[@tyronedirke2318]

Thanks for your help I didn't take the cab off and I got the heads

[@davidhenri2722]

Is that cylinder head sitting on the bench resting on the injector nozzle tips???

[@univalve1]

that turbo band trick is killer. i wish i would have known that when i fought with my 7.3. had that turbo out three times every time that baby's butt band is a headache due to the band not releasing. have to say, the 7.3 looks easier to work on. i have pulled those engines and it looks like less of a chore than this was.

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

how in god's name can you remember where all those parts go and the wiring is routed back to factory specifications. great job.

[@TennesseeBass849]

Mr. Bluegrass honestly they all kinda fit back one way labeled baggies for bolts

[@buddylikeguitar]

easy

[@buddylikeguitar]

maybe you gotta stop smokin the bluegrass and you will beable to remember lol or maybe smoke more

[@johnfranklin4567]

Done plenty of these myself never pulled the cab My departure from your way is I pulled the front clip and radiator off So i wouldnt have to lean over the radiator stand up and reach right in to the work

[@rwcraver]

I was an Acura/Honda tech for 34 years before leaving the industry. I came across a 6.0 4WD with blown headgaskets for sale and was thinking of buying and repairing it. After less than 10 minutes I've seen enough to know I don't want to put myself through this BS:. Bless you my child, you must be a sadist to embrace this horrible design.

[@demon39063]

Thank you for this video, also! Great to have this kind of resource.

[@mcdadcoleman]

Great videos! Thanks for taking the time to make them. What do you/recommend for cleaning up/resurfacing the heads and block (especially with the block staying in the truck).

[@rayleynelson]

Great vid and thank you for taking time to film this. How can I download this for a refresher where I can't get internet?

[@abibodlogistics]

I want to buy heavy duty batteries for my 2004 F 350 PowerStroke 6.0 Diesel putting into consideration the cold weather.The batteries that I have now in the truck are not powerful enough.I will really appreciate your recommendation and also that of KZbinrs that can also help.

[@robertbarnett7993]

I've watched all of your videos and am about ready to install my new Kill Devil Diesel o ring heads and I can find any videos of any actually showing the cab on head installation. I very worried about screwing up the head gasket during install. Is there and tips or videos?

[@ronhoy6555]

Great video! But I've been spoiled with being able to do heads cab off on Fords and Duramaxs, can't say I'd ever try to do them in cab again unless I was absolutely forced to. This video will help alot of diyers do it right the first time.

[@1012Mrjesse]

This is a great video because I may be considering getting a 6.0 and it’s nice to realize that a person can do it without removing the cab if they’re diying it and don’t have access to a lift.

[@vietmanesemechanic6331]

yes it is. doing cab off are not a luxury for everyone.

[@Daileyandrew]

Which way is harder pulling cab or this way? Which way takes more time?

[@stevenraymer6682]

Thanks man.

[@user-sl4gw6rm6q]

Great video can you swap the stock head bolts with Arp studs with no clearance issues with the cab still on?

[@ryanramey7556]

I noticed when you tool the valvecover off the hole at the top closest to the front of the motor was empty why is that ? Thanks

[@SkankHunt-fo5xv]

yeah you have to be fully lit to try do this job

[@ChuckD351]

The Reason for the cab off rebuild, is to replace the cab mounts as well as a proper build.

[@TheMillhead]

Great video! I knew there was a way to get that passenger side head off! But could you please explain a little further about what else you loosened or took off besides the engine mount? Thank you so much!

[@bgswtdaddyliscious8507]

better lighting and camera placement with added component recognition....keep shootn videos....thanks...

[@RalfdaLau]

Great video with awesome tips

[@ntherunlckcde]

Man, thank you,,,,,(can you give any pointers on the fan,that's my hold up)... great stuff....

[@nealmott9154]

16 minutes into the video and I’m like screw that

[@iwinnimi]

Can it be done without a picker? I could rig something and lift with a ratchet strap. I'm doing mine under some trees 25 miles from town I'm about to pull the driver engine mount

[@justinbenoit6367]

Do the heads nead to be decked when replacing gaskets

[@j.w.7688]

Really enjoy yor vids. Yor the Dr. for sure👍. I own a 2001 Excursion Limited, V10, 6.8L gas. Have u done any vids on those? If not, would sure like to see some😎👍.

[@saultorres713]

nice really helped thanks doctor

[@ryankravik9309]

Where do you put the jack in order to jack the engine up at?

[@hilham89]

Great video if hot to but only thing is some people doesn't have tools you used in this video.

[@dannydaniggaz23]

Do you have a video for 2005 6.0?

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Fantastic video thanks

[@vietmanesemechanic6331]

Awesome vid. Can u use HEAD STUDS when putting them back? With cab on. Thank you

[@charlesstanley6414]

Great video

[@danieljones7211]

I love you and (r.i.p)Ron videos. You do such a great job. Thanks for everything

[@billjcanada]

excellent video.

[@shooter0760]

What is the Harbor Freight tool he was referring to? I couldn't understand what he was referring to..

[@marksmith7054]

you have great Vids, if you could tho use more light when you are at the back of the engine compartment, it's very dark and hard to see what you are working on or around

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

ford gold

[@samuelstripling3587]

Man, thank you sir

[@Jericho_bella]

I just ordered new arp studs delete kit with oil cooler how long does it take u to get the heads off i will just add 6 hours to about how long it will take me

[@rudyruiz9521]

Did you get it done? I'm thinking about it. I've done tons of heads on gas engines but these 6.0s have me wondering if it's worth it.

[@ryanchristensen9714]

It took the Dr. 47:35. An extra 6-8 hours outta be plenty

[@billyhowland7665]

Great video. Dumb question, but I assume you loosen the rear trans mount to let the engine move that much?

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

Don’t have to

[@stephenhaines4381]

I think it's a lot easier if you remove the rocker boxes, I like using my service truck crane to lift the heads out with the hood off, I'm a field mechanic, 30 years I don't have a shop. I do have a carport though, LOL

[@EKAutoTech]

great video. Subscribed!

[@charlessievers4690]

I have a 2005 F350 this is my first diesel that I`ve ever worked on besides a 2033 dodge ram witch is different

[@KF422TX]

Good video, working on doing my first cab on heads off. I'm curious if anyone knows whether or not it is any different or harder to do this on a 4wd? The reason I'm curious is, bc when he lowers the driver of the engine it's just twisting at the trans mount, but with the transfer case I'm curious if it will cause any binding. I'm also curious what would happen if you took out both motor mounts and lowered the engine down that the pan was just touching the engine cradle. Anyone?

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

K F this method is actually used on e-series vans to take of the valve covers. It has been done on 4x4 and 2wd trucks with no issues. There’s no need to remove passenger side mount.

[@KF422TX]

@@powerstrokecustomsllc1942thanks! I started to over analyze it bc its 4wd. I never really wanted to attempt this but pulling the engine is out of the question and I no longer have a lift available to me. Thanks for the videos!

[@KF422TX]

@@powerstrokecustomsllc1942 so I just finished doing my trucks. Cab on, engine in with studs. Not as hard as it looks. Thanks for the tips!

[@shawndinterman2219]

Does the yellow circle dipstick and spaceship looking bolts on the FICM really tell me if my 06 is a 20mm dow style? Window sticker says 1/25/06 on the bottom line. Means I have a 20mm dow style heads on motor right?

[@emiliomascarenas3035]

Thanks for the video I’m currently doing this job with limited tools I hope I don’t need a chain to take that head out lol I’m try to just man handle it out haha

[@andrewrel4266]

How did that work out for you? I’m curious

[@emiliomascarenas3035]

Andrew Rel yea it worked no chain needed end up taking out the whole air box thou

[@andrewrel4266]

Good I’m about to do the same thing.

[@terryslay1]

Did you follow along with the video to do yours? Was it helpful?

[@adamibarra1379]

I trust myself to take it down inframe , i bet much harder putting it together inframe being gaskets have to be in perfect and such tight quarters..

[@PaulLorenzini-ny2yw]

Josh, is there a difference between a flex plate and a flywheel?

[@kurtechelberry2837]

im at 210k on my 05 do you see much wire harness failure and if you do what one? I try to keep mine off pinch points and areas that rub. thanks

[@gentlegiant.]

would it be ok or not ok to replace just one head? i recently replaced a broken rocker arm and it ran fine the night we finished so i parked it and went to sleep. the next day i started it up and the noise from having a broken rocker arm is back. so pretty likely i have a broken or bent valve. so i am looking at loaded heads 1600 for a pair or 800 for just one. so would it be bad to replace just one head?

[@LSXperts72]

My hat off to you

[@wiretechs2011]

Good Stuff! I notice you left the injectors in and you mentioned not to remove the rocker arms until it is on the bench? Any reason for this? Thanks for your time bud! As soon as you answer I'll continue the process.

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

don't recall saying leave the rocker arms in.. ?? injectors are fine to leave in..

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

contact info in description.

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

yes but that's a balancer and should never be removed.

[@frankfutschik4782]

@@powerstrokecustomsllc1942 sir I have questions I have a 06 f250 drove to to gas station drove fine put fuel in it and wouldn't turn over pulled it home pulled the glow plugs and fuel cam out and it turns over by hand check the oil and have fuel in it can u help please

[@vietmanesemechanic6331]

i heard... just injector but be careful... i would buy the plate bracket to hoist them heads out

[@MrFingerflipping]

I have a 05 4x4 will this method still work or do I need to remove any transfer case brackets? A local shop wants $5-6k and I can do it myself for $800. The only other obstacle I have is the truck is lifted.

[@rickgray5731]

I have an 05, showing symptoms that gasket is going, How long does it take to get the heads out using a cherry picker for someone that hasn't done it like you?

[@rickymorrison778]

can you remove heads like this in a 2006 6.0 that already has the upgraded studs I started removing mine today and only the nuts came off

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

yes. remove both valve covers and oil rails. then remove 4 nuts on the driver side engine mount, jack up engine using a big wood block and make sure its not in the center of the oil pan jack up the engine just enough to remove the back bottom stud. do not remove rocker carrier assemblies on either side until its on the bench. then remove engine mount on driver side when head is out then lower jack all the way down. on the passenger side remove all studs except the bottom 3 on the back.. pull them out about 1" and put zip ties around them .. remove the rest of the studs and pull the head.

[@cootarrieta1374]

Thanks 6.0 doc

[@lakefxproductions7528]

How many dowel pins are there per side 4?? Two in block two in head??

[@rickgray5731]

What is your website? Real good video. Thank you

[@CadeSperoni]

is this much different with an 2004 Excursion? I need to replace the lifters and inspect the cam to decide if i need a new motor or not :( got any videos of that? Thanks for the help! Awesome video!

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

Cade Speroni yes it’s the same but you won’t be able to get all the lifters out without pulling the motor. The rear branch tube is in the way of the back 8 lifters.

[@johnadams7471]

Man my 6.0 is puking coolant from the dgas bottle not sure why. Maybe thermostat? Or head gasket?

[@djm8707]

U guys can have that pick up truck fun all u want , I won’t touch nothing smaller than a 12 L , that’s like working in a closet hahahah

[@IndiansAuto]

Did you remove the engine mount?

[@CadeSperoni]

at 34:11 you remove the fuel line from the rail. The rubber gasket on the rail side is destroyed on mine. Where and how can i get that replaced or do I have to buy a whole new rail on that side? Is that gasket even necessary? Thank you

[@Braaaptor]

Great video - it's been super helpful with my 6-0 operation. Had boilover in the de-gas so naturally went for the egr tube. Of course it was bone dry so proceeded to the head gaskets... Bit of a project. Did you by chance go to school in San Jose for truck mechanics?

[@brendanbouressa8688]

Did doing the head gaskets fix your boil-over problem. I currently have the same issue and am in the middle of doing head gaskets right now

[@jmilko917]

@@brendanbouressa8688 I’m in the Middle of it now

[@patrickwelch620]

@@jmilko917 how did it go? Did you have to remove the motor mount to get the studs out on the passenger side?

[@jmilko917]

@@patrickwelch620 yes I did. Also to get a single one out right next to firewall on driver side. All went good. Took my time. Frustrating yeah but doable.

[@patrickwelch620]

@@jmilko917 thanks for letting me know. Big help. Seriously. Just got to the head bolts a few mins ago before closing up shop for the night. Headed back at it tomorrow to get the heads out. Be well!

[@nathanhaight8392]

If you take the heads off first, can you pull the block out with cab on? My 2006 f350 crewcab needs an engine rebuild

[@jmccollum1227]

This is probably too late but you can get the whole engine out out the front with the heads and valve covers still on. I did it 2 years ago. There is a fantastic write up online. Just Google search powerstroke 6.0 engine out cab on. The article is from diyford.com

[@nathanhaight8392]

@@jmccollum1227 thanks, I figured it out...not too bad of a job to do it either.

[@dlynes]

I've read where many have done this on 03's but can you do it on a 2006 with out removing the cab?

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

dlynes yes I can pull heads on any powerstroke 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, 6.7 without pulling the cab. Vans need to pull motor.

[@rfusco9251]

I have an 06 that I just lost the head gasket(s) on. Will I have to jack the motor in both directions to remove the heads?

[@tuf86sami]

great vid, but those are factory head BOLTS not studs.I appreciate the video though. wish I knew that when I worked at another guy's shop. I used to put off head jobs until I could lift the cab

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

S reeves this is removing factory heads with factory bolts. It's the same if your doing arp studs. My other KZbin video shows install for arp studs with cab on.

[@OverlandNV]

Do you have link to the ARP studs with the cab on?

[@patrickduncan4337]

Was the hood removed? If not was your chains pulling from directly above? What was the symptoms that lead to pulling the heads?

[@powerstrokecustomsllc1942]

Hood was not removed. Chains pulled directly above. Head gaskets were blown. This video was specifically made to show backyard garage, do it yourself mechanics how to replace head gaskets on 6.0 Powerstrokes that do not have the capability to pull cabs.

[@tomclark3592]

Can anyone recommend a good head gasket kit for a 2006 Ford 6.0? My son bought a truck that needs the head gasket replaced and I am not great with diesel engines. Thank you

[@SofaKingSkilled]

What battery operated ratchet is that that you’re using? Thanks so much for this video

[@Trifiveguy]

Looks like Milwaukee

[@Joe1488-m7]

It's a Milwaukee, I have one it's a life saver

[@Sara_The_Feral_Housewife]

Is there a best kit to buy for this?

[@LeroyBallejos]

Do I need to take out the heads completely if I just want to bulletproof the head studs?

[@wearemakerschurch]

I had the same thought. Obviously you wouldn’t be replacing the gaskets.

[@charlessievers4690]

so when you go to install them are you going to have the manifolds on them to or do you leave them off

[@nathan0812]

where do u get the tool for the oil rain

[@marcellemay7721]

My big question. If I have a car lift in my garage, Is there really any labor savings to leaving the cab on the truck. How long does it take to remove the cab from a 05 f350? Great channel BTW.

[@TennesseeBass849]

So what did you end up doing