1992 7.3IDI Questions

[DeeseSR]

I just bought a 1992 crew cab f350 with the 7.3IDI and the ZF 5 speed. This is my first diesel truck, and I have to say that I love it. She's got 206,000 miles on it and runs great. I bought her from the original owner to boot for $5,000. The entire fuel system was replaced at 150,000 miles. Is there anything that I need to know about to keep her going for another 200,000 miles. I am about to move from NC to CA thanks to the Marine Corps. Anything, other than the typical stuff for any truck for a trip towing that far I need to do. I'll be towing my wifes Yukon on my 23 ft triple axle trailer. Thanks.

Deese. S.R. SSgt
Airframes NCOIC
USMC

 

[sassyrel]

ya--get back to the original owner--and ask him if he ever used sca additive in it--if not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! get some in there right now--as cavitation may happen at any sec---and the addition of it may not stop it if its advanced enough----i bought mine with 132,000 on it--added immediately--have had no problems--dont want any either--

 

[DeeseSR]

Where do I get the SCA Addidtive? I am not sure if he used it or not but he kept everything serviced using the Ford manual so most likely he did.

Deese S.R SSgt
Airframes NCOIC
USMC

 

[Exekiel69]

You can get it either at the ford stealership or at IH dealer.(fleeguard brand name)

 

[deanj]

Get the test strips from NAPA, and check the ph levels in the cooling system. Add SCA's as required.

 

[Agnem]

Ten HUT! Staff Sgt. Deese, report to the FAQ at once! Welcome, and THANK YOU for your service to our country.

 

[tuckerd1]

Ten HUT! Staff Sgt. Deese, report to the FAQ at once! Welcome, and THANK YOU for your service to our country.

I thought that was "a tin hut!" Welcome SSGt Deese!

 

[Agnem]

I just hope I don't offend the guy with my lack of knowledge about the military.

 

[F350camper]

Welcome! That truck sounds a lot like mine. As you find problems if get out infront of them and stay ahead of them, you'll really enjoy your truck. Congrats!

 

[ramon f350]

these trucks just need to be used and if you take care of them that will last you forever. mine has 200k on it right now and onece i get this squeal found and takien care of I wouldnt be afraid to get in it and drive anywhere. the beast is an awesome truck and I couldnt be happier with it. just wish it was 4wd sometimes

Ramon

 

[kennyd]

but he kept everything serviced using the Ford manual so most likely he did.

Deese S.R SSgt
Airframes NCOIC
USMC

The Ford manual in 1992 said NOTHING :Sly about SCA's. I had about 80,000 on mine before I knew about it. I get my stuff from the local International dealer, they have reasonable prices and knowledgeable people when it comes to diesel's.

 

[DeeseSR]

I really appreciate all the information on this site. And I have a tough hide so even if every one boogers up all the military lingo and info it won't bug me. I forgot to post that mine is a 4x4. I've been working on it slowly and steadily getting all the small suff fixed. My next project is getting the cruise control working. Thanks again.

 

[Darrin Tosh]

$5 K for a F350 CC 4x4, Sounds like you got a great deal! I am kinda partial to them myself.

Welcome to the site! and as Mel said, thank you for your service to our country.

Darrin