Rugged block and proven components help make ‘engines’ of the future a very interesting proposition to look forward to.
The new found capability and reliability in the new 6.7-liter diesel engines starts with the engine block. As mentioned in the last post The new Ford Power Stroke’s block is made from compacted graphite iron (CGI), which is about twice as strong as cast iron.

From what I understand, using CGI block materials are the perfect solution for the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke, It provides the strength necessary for the increased torque and horsepower produced by our new engine, and it also offers significant weight savings.

The diesel engine’s deep-skirted block and main bearing caps are cross-bolted for additional stiffness. The cylinder heads mimic the engine’s qualities as a whole, with lighter weight combined with increased strength: The cylinder heads are made of aluminum to save weight and, for improved sealing, feature six-head bolts per cylinder instead of the four-head bolts found on other engines.

The valve-train features Ford patented dual hydraulic lash adjusters, which improves the performance and reliability of the valvetrain by using two pushrods per cylinder instead of the conventional single pushrod, with individual rocker arms.

The oil pan, which bolts to the transmission, also acts as a structural member for improved powertrain stiffness and adds to Ford’s claims of virtually bulletproof lower-engines.

Built Ford Tough testing protocol to ensure durability
The testing protocol developed for the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel uses the most rigorous engine tests found. Extensive CAD (computer-aided design) and CAE (computer-aided engineering) work was completed to identify any potential challenges before hardware was created, which not only is time efficient but also helps ensure quality at the outset.

Components were torture-tested in the laboratory with a regimen designed to exceed what even the most extreme-use customer might dish out. Engines literally ran continuously for hundreds of hours. Finally, a battery of in-vehicle, real-world tests validated the work done in the laboratories.

The strict testing work also ensured the new engine is B20 compatible, which allows customers a fueling option of using blends up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel. Durability cycles were run on multiple blends of diesel fuel to ensure the quality of the system.

These cross-functional tests are supposed to accommodate all customers, including commercial customers or RV owners that run their trucks at maximum power with a maximum load for long periods, and those who use them more in a start-stop mode.

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