{"product_id":"loaded-cylinder-head-for-ford-6-0l-power-stroke-18mm-dowel-diesel-v8","title":"Loaded Cylinder Head for Ford 6.0L Power Stroke 18mm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand-new loaded cylinder head for the Ford 6.0L Power Stroke V8 diesel - a complete assembly that seals the combustion chamber and carries the valves, injectors and rocker assembly, in the 18mm dowel version used on 2003-2006 trucks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships fully assembled with the valvetrain and injector sleeves already installed, ready to bolt on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valves, heavy-duty springs, retainers, stem seals, injector sleeves and long-style glow plug sleeves - all installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 Super Duty, E-Series Vans and Excursion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003-2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits the 6.0L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel (International VT365, 365 cu in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003-2006 (trucks built before January 12, 2006)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits Super Duty pickups and chassis cabs, E-Series vans and cutaways, Excursion SUVs and F-650 \/ F-750 medium duty trucks; also fits equipment powered by the International VT365 including the 4200, 4300 and 4400 series trucks, 3200 and 3300 bus chassis and CE Series school buses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasting Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1843080C1 \/ C2 \/ C3 \/ C4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It's Better\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand-new casting\u003c\/strong\u003e - a new head, never welded, never re-decked, no repaired cracks and no stripped injector bolt holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete new valvetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e - valves, heavy-duty springs, retainers and stem seals installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardened valve seats\u003c\/strong\u003e and a precision-machined deck for a clean gasket seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure tested and vacuum checked\u003c\/strong\u003e before it ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast iron, brand-new casting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValvetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOHV, 4 valves per cylinder (32 valves total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlignment Dowel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocker Carrier Bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInjector Hold-Down Bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlow Plug Sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew aftermarket replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Per Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e within the continental USA. In-stock orders are processed within 1-2 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I know if my engine uses 18mm or 20mm dowels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure the alignment dowel: 17.9-18mm means an 18mm head, 19.9-20mm means a 20mm head. You can also check the casting number - 1843080C1 through C4 is the 18mm casting - or the build date, as trucks built before January 12, 2006 used 18mm dowels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete engine takes 2 cylinder heads, one for each bank. One casting fits the left or right side, so order 2 for a full set or 1 for a single bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What equipment does this cylinder head fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fits the 6.0L Power Stroke in Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 Super Duty trucks, E-Series vans and Excursion SUVs, and in trucks and buses powered by the International VT365 such as the 4200, 4300 and 4400 series and the CE Series school bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I reuse my original head bolts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo - they are torque-to-yield and cannot be reused. Install new bolts or upgrade to head studs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement part. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by the original equipment manufacturer. 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