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Diesel newbie: What do I need to know?
Hey all,
I first checked this site out a few months ago when it looked like I was going to get a Powerstroke truck for my company. We went with a gas F250 instead, but are now adding a diesel F350. It's an 89 with a non-turbo 7.3 that was put in it 5 years and a couple thousand miles ago. I think it's an IDI engine but don't know enough about it to be sure. We'll probably pick it up this week and take it straight to a garage owned by a relative of my business partner for a little TLC. It isn't much to look at but I've driven it and the old girl still has some life in her. The engine turns over slow but once it gets started it runs and pulls like a champ. Obviously I don't have to worry about a dreaded turbo rebuild, but are there any other issues common with this engine? We won't be putting too many miles on this beast due to it's age but are there any tips to keep it running well when we need it? Thanks for any advice on my first oil burner!
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My beasts:
1989 F350 XL Jasper 7.3 IDI non-turbo. Auto, RWD, dually, 12ft box, ugly as hell! We call it Big Ugly.
1999 F250 XL 5.4 Triton. Auto, 4x4, my "pretty" truck.
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