6006 Service Engine

[AMCTech]

I've recently completed an engine R&R on a 03 450 ambulance. The engine used was the Ford/Motorcraft 6006 unit. I must say I was impressed with the engine as delivered. It was crated well and delivered 48 hours after the order was placed. All sensitive openings were carefully plugged, although the black paint was put on a little thick. On the first prove-out run, it ran smoothly and well. In fact, it was the best performing early 6.0 I've driven. Some notes: the injector connectors were clocked to the 12 position, like on later builds; the rocker-cover studs were not placed correctly; the thickly applied paint had to be chased from motor-mount and front cover threaded holes, as well as the bell-housing area. Other than that, it is a straightforward affair that worked well.

[Keith Browning]

I could have written the same exact post with my experience. The paint was THICK and where there wasn't paint, the tape seemed to be super glued on. I had spent over an hour cleaning that thing up and I too had to chase some threads.

[Torqued_Up]

I had a water pump pulley loosen because I didnt clean off the paint on the mounting flange, threw the belt and the customer was pissed! Watch out with these remans!!!!!