First post here, have been browsing as a guest for a while.
A bit about me: I'm a mechanical engineer, been looking for a Ford 7.3L for a while. My parents had a couple while I was in college/university and I've wanted my own ever since.
Found this truck locally, going to see it in the morning.
The claimed mileage 260,000kms = approx 162,000 miles. The owner mentioned also that one battery cable is corroded and will need replacement.
Please let me know you thoughts about this truck!! Hoping to knock some dollars off the price due to the battery cable at least. Don't forget, the price is shown in Canadian dollars.
Take a good look at the front suspension. It has the independent (not a straight axle),
IT may need some work(check for uneven tire wear, look at the rear tires as well, they may have been rotated). Test the 4wheel drive, high and low range.
I'm not a mechanic but there is a reason I wish I would've looked closer at these areas.
You will need to determine if it is a Power Stroke or a turbo IDI
Ford offered three engines in 1994:
The InDirect Injected (IDI) diesel, normally aspirated
The IDI Turbo, mechanical injection pump and a turbocharger.
The Direct Injected (DI) diesel Power Stroke, electronically controlled injection system.
The IDI Turbo and the Power Stroke were both badged TURBODIESEL but the Power Stroke was a mid year introduction and was only available with a manual transmission. If it was an automatic it would be clear it is an IDI Turbo, since it has a manual tranny it could be either an IDI or a Power Stroke.
Check the eighth character in the VIN number. If it is an F then the truck was built with a Power Stroke engine. If it is an M the truck was built with a non-turbocharged Indirect Injected diesel. If it is a K the truck was built with an IDI Turbo diesel but is NOT a Power Stroke. If you can get a picture of the engine bay and post it we can see what it is and give you better information about the engine.
As for the rest, 162,000 miles is not an issue for a properly maintained diesel truck. If you can get maintenance records (or even look at them) see if it has the original clutch and, if it has been replaced, whether or not it was replaced with a Single Mass Flywheel. Ford built these with a dual mass flywheel (two pieces with the isolator springs in the flywheel instead of the clutch disc) that is an issue when it fails. Many folks replace with a single mass flywheel conversion kit.
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'95 F250 ext cab long bed, PSD, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, 3.55 gears, 286,000 miles, Edge Evolution CTS (LINK TO MY REVIEW), LUK clutch, homemade REAR BUMPER, open element AIR FILTER, 36" ARE contractor cap. With tools, full of fuel and me on board (300 lbs) steer 3620, drive 3860 total 7480.
Last edited by Believer45; 11-09-2009 at 01:22 AM.
CLICK HERE to go to a good thread on the subject, especially check the second post.
Dave / Believer45
__________________ THANK YOU to all the heroes in our military and all the heroes at home who wait for their safe return. I am humbled by and grateful for your service and sacrifice.
'95 F250 ext cab long bed, PSD, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, 3.55 gears, 286,000 miles, Edge Evolution CTS (LINK TO MY REVIEW), LUK clutch, homemade REAR BUMPER, open element AIR FILTER, 36" ARE contractor cap. With tools, full of fuel and me on board (300 lbs) steer 3620, drive 3860 total 7480.
I believe the engine is the 7.3L Powerstroke, but I'll obviously confirm tomorrow.
We just watched a pile of videos from powerstrokehelp.com so we'll see what we see. The price is pretty tempting for this area and comparably spec'd vehicles...any comment from you guys?
The current owner had the clutch replaced and isn't aware of any flywheel issues.
It's pulled heavy and hard to have needed a clutch. Heavy horse trailers means the powertrain has been worked hard, also Canada is cold in most winters.
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Thanks everybody for your thoughts. The truck was a little rougher than we thought, and we didn't want to take on the financial risks associated with the likelihood of requiring the front end rebuild. On to the next one I guess!
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