How to tell if a 6.0 is an early or late model 2006?

[WA_PSD]

I'm eyeballin a truck that is a 2006 and heard the late model 06's and all 07's are dialed in? Can you tell by the vin? 1FTSX21P46EB04921

Also, how do you know if the head studs and/or EGR delete has been done? Or is this not an issue with 06's? Starting to get serious about pullin the trigger on my 1st PSD and would appreciate any help. THANKS!

[WA_PSD]

Anyone have any info?

[rtm038]

If your engine build date is after January 11, 2006, then you have what Ford calls a "Commonized Engine". It's my understanding that the commonized 6.0s were the best version. Here is the information from Ford regarding the commonized 6.0s:

Subject: 2006 6.0L Diesel Power Stroke Cylinder Head Commonization
Effective Date: Ford Production Assembly Plants - January 11, 2006
Kentucky Truck Plant (Super Duty) & Lorraine Assembly Plant (Econoline)
Description
Changes are being made to the 6.0L diesel cylinder head, head gasket, crankcase block, rocker
arm carrier and injector hold down clamps for the 2006 Super Duty and Econoline Program. The
action is taking place to facilitate/communize the International manufacturing process for the
upcoming 6.4L program. The 2006 6.0L used in Ford vehicles after January 11, 2006 are being
referred to as "Commonization Engines".
Part number details are provided on a separate excel spreadsheet.

Figure 1 - New cylinder head
1. Carrier boss bolt holes M10 x 1.5
2. Injector clamp bolt holes (relocated)
The new cylinder heads have several casting changes including a slight injector clamp bolt hole
relocation (2, figure 1) and the carrier boss bolt hole size and location changes (1, figure 1). New
cylinder heads also use 32 mm cup plugs replacing the old 28 mm cup plugs.
The cylinder head gasket is also new to accommodate the new 20mm cylinder head location
dowels. Pre commonization head use 18mm dowels
Note: At this time the new cylinder head assembly is not interchangeable with the previously level
head.

Figure 2 – Previous Level Cylinder Head
1. Carrier boss bolt holes M8 x 1.5
2. Injector clamp bolt holes (original locations)
Note: The previous level cylinder head assembly is not interchangeable with the new head.

Figure 3 - New Block Assembly
The new crankcase (block) uses two 20mm cylinder head locating dowels per head.
The old crankcase (block) uses two 18mm cylinder head locating dowels per head.
Note: The new and old block assembly is not interchangeable. This affects replacement of all 6009
short blocks and the 6010 bare blocks.

Rocker Arm Carrier:
Figure 4 - New Rocker Arm Carrier
Casting changes to the rocker carrier provide increased clearance for new injector hold down
clamps (figure 6). The new carrier also uses only 2 bolts and locating dowels to attach the carrier
to the head.
The new rocker carrier is serviced in a Rocker Arm Carrier Kit which includes the rocker carrier
cover, gasket and necessary dowels.
Note: The new and old rocker arm carrier kits are not interchangeable.

Figure 5 – Previous Level Rocker Arm Carrier Kit
The old rocker arm carrier uses 4 attaching bolts to hold the carrier to the old cylinder head (figure
2).

[owenkicker]

I don't think I would worry about weather its early or late 06 you either get a good one or not
I have a 05 and have not had any go on it!! my body on the other hand has a 06 not sure if it a early or late 06
but any how he's had nothing but trouble with it. and he's the one that talked me into a powerstroke LOL sorry I can't help with the other stuff

[Fordy1]

Where, exactly do you find the engine build date?

[kazmadd]

I believe there is a International stircker on the passenger side valve cover and the driver side door opening has the truck build date hope this helps