I'm in the process of purchasing a 1993 F-250 7.3 IDI non-turbo, 3:55 gears, extended cab, 112,400 miles on it. Seller's had it for 3 years, only put 1,000 miles on it since then. He bought it for the heavy camper that came with it and prefers his Duramax truck. Previous owner used it for hauling a heavy camper a few times a year. No, I don't know about any tranny temp concerns? Other than the tailgate, body is in very nice condition, as is the interior.
I mentioned this truck to a mechanic friend tonight and he basically said, "Once you get it and clean it up good, sell it." Why? He said the older E4OD torque converters are prone to going bad every 120-130k miles, something along those lines. Of course this has me a bit concerned, as not wanting to have to deal with torque converter problems/tranny problems in the near future.
Yes, I'm sure most of it amounts to how someone drives the truck; maintenance on the tranny n' torque converter and rest of vehicle. I'm all for and do maintenance on my '86 F250 6.9 (no turbo) 4x4, 4-speed with Gear Vender Overdrive and 1996 4x3 F-350 5-speed Powerstroke 7.3, with Tymar additions.
My friends comments about 'better be ready for torque converter and maybe tranny problems' has me a bit disconcerted/unsure now?
Some of my Ford diesel knowledge/abilities is kinda like me and karate: I can yell, but sometimes don't hit very good! In other words, an amateur with the major mechanical goings on. Minor items, not so bad - or at least like to think so!
Question: would the truck having an E4OD be cause enough for you to step away from not buying it? Of course as long as other matters are in good condition. I'm partial to the OBS and with the low miles (112,400) and 3:55 gears - I'll not be heavy towing or anything other than a medium size cargo trailer, twice a year. I'm thinking this could be a nice truck for regular highway driving and perhaps decent mpg. Any comments/opinions regarding the torque converter and/or E4OD tranny would be appreciated, thank you.
I mentioned this truck to a mechanic friend tonight and he basically said, "Once you get it and clean it up good, sell it." Why? He said the older E4OD torque converters are prone to going bad every 120-130k miles, something along those lines. Of course this has me a bit concerned, as not wanting to have to deal with torque converter problems/tranny problems in the near future.
Yes, I'm sure most of it amounts to how someone drives the truck; maintenance on the tranny n' torque converter and rest of vehicle. I'm all for and do maintenance on my '86 F250 6.9 (no turbo) 4x4, 4-speed with Gear Vender Overdrive and 1996 4x3 F-350 5-speed Powerstroke 7.3, with Tymar additions.
My friends comments about 'better be ready for torque converter and maybe tranny problems' has me a bit disconcerted/unsure now?
Some of my Ford diesel knowledge/abilities is kinda like me and karate: I can yell, but sometimes don't hit very good! In other words, an amateur with the major mechanical goings on. Minor items, not so bad - or at least like to think so!
Question: would the truck having an E4OD be cause enough for you to step away from not buying it? Of course as long as other matters are in good condition. I'm partial to the OBS and with the low miles (112,400) and 3:55 gears - I'll not be heavy towing or anything other than a medium size cargo trailer, twice a year. I'm thinking this could be a nice truck for regular highway driving and perhaps decent mpg. Any comments/opinions regarding the torque converter and/or E4OD tranny would be appreciated, thank you.
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