Need advice on my 6.0 please

[bm3]

I was just released from a verterans hospital where i spent 16 days because my appendix busted at age 64. My 04 superduty hasent been started in over 3 weeks and i cant drive for another 4 weeks . Do i need to get someone to run it. Its full of fuel if that matters. I dont think starting it and let it run in drive way would help

 

[Combustix]

good to hear your okay. I have let my 7.3 sit for extended periods and the only thing I worry about is the battery. I have a small solar charger I plug in and let it sit for a couple days like that. If it's gonna be real cold I will plug it in. I do occasionally start it when I think about it and will let it run for 15-20 minutes. 7 weeks should not be a big deal though

 

[jonyyuma]

Myself, I would ask someone to crank it up and run for 20-30 minutes. It won't hurt it and the batterys would most likely do better? 7 weeks is not a real long time now that it is warmer..

 

[bm3]

Thanks Combustix , Thats good to here !

 

[RoyJackson]

I don't think the idle time would be a problem either (and that's what I'd do...let it set). If you have a trickle charger...well, that can't hurt.
But if you do have someone start it, it's probably better to ask them to drive it 4-5 miles (totally warmed up) rather then just idle.

BTW, idle time doesn't mean idling...it means just setting, engine off...

 

[Diamondpilot]

Me personally I would have a buddy take it out once every week to the auto parts store or Home Depot. This will keep it all lubed up.

Chris

 

[deerefan]

I was just released from a verterans hospital where i spent 16 days because my appendix busted at age 64. My 04 superduty hasent been started in over 3 weeks and i cant drive for another 4 weeks . Do i need to get someone to run it. Its full of fuel if that matters. I dont think starting it and let it run in drive way would help

Drive it, blow the soot out. Don't let it idle, the 6.0/turbo set up and carbon build up are not a good match. That engine likes to be worked. Have a buddy take it a couple times a week for a 5 mile jaunt. This was the best advice given to me by my local diesel mechanic who has worked on more than his share of these motors. I have also owned 2 and did not let them sit or idle for long periods. No problems with mine.

 

[Egon]

Hmmm -- Mines been sitting for over a year now. Somehow I'm not worried.

 

[dodge man]

Let it sit, it won't hurt a thing.

 

[flusher]

My diesel tractor (2008 Mahindra 5525) sometimes sits around for several months between starts. No far no problems.