My lawnmowers are the same.
I do believe I squirted some leftover outboard motor gear oil into one of my mowers to top it off.
Hasn't quit yet, and havent needed to add oil again (?) and we are going on 3 years.
^ and let this be a PSA...even though I have done something as asinine as putting...
sounds like the solution is filing the tang to match the middle.
for safety reasons the design is to prevent middle seat extensions.
the fatties need to be situated to the sides for airbag protection
So lets imagine if the techs chased every gremlin that comes into the shop...that 4-6 week wait time would exponentially grow.
There are too many people who have no clue about their problem, or how to describe it.
Imagine being a Service writer for a moment, trying to decipher some cryptic...
In an emergency or an urgent situation I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
As long as the API rating is there, the oils will be compatible.
Be wary of mixing different viscosities, using different ones obviously will alter your desired viscosity rating.
As mentioned above, you would have bigger...
I triple my safety
Standard split lock washer
Castellated friction nut
Plus a cotter pin
That sumb*tch isn't coming off.
Just a reminder that the nut torque is the first level of safety. Torqued correctly, it should never loosen. The more levels of safety you add, such as a split washer, a...
I had noticed their 4th gen reference as well.
The picture they show is a 2019+ engine bay.
So I believe they have simply made a mistep on the generation
Just my opinion on "fixing the leak"
This does not fix the leak. It band-aids the issue. Much like adding the Ford cover does.
I personally am wrapping my engine in a glad garbage bag to keep the water off of it because I choose to not fix the root cause issue.
Its the fight everyone likes.
Theres the dream to give the best zinger and put the OP in his place.
If I am not mistaken, R5G awards night is coming up and there are plenty of trophy's up for grabs this year for members. There's a few in this thread that may be worthy of a nomination.
I...
hope this helps
https://www.f150forum.com/f2/brackets-lower-factory-running-boards-474459/
also, google Go Rhino for their 4" drop down steps that maybe you can add
Imagine though, installing one of these and then having a start issue later on through something totally unrelated...what Ford shop would touch it ?? They would blame this gizmo