Description And Operation: Engine: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty and 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Refer to the exploded views under the ASSEMBLY
procedure.
The 6.8L (3V) is a V-10 engine with the following features:
- Single overhead camshafts
- Three valves per cylinder
- Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (SFI)
- Aluminum cylinder heads
- Cast iron, 90-degree V-cylinder block
- Individually chain-driven camshafts with a hydraulic timing chain tensioner on each timing chain
- Distributorless ignition system
- Mechanical returnless fuel system