Have you seen this diesel Bronco?

[portlandareae2]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5393137267.html

I have been thinking I want to stop commuting in my 1997 F350 manual truck. I would love to think I have the time to put a 4BT in an F150 but that is just not in the cards right now. The Bronco in the link is intriguing to me but not knowing enough about IDI's I am looking for some educated help.

What kind of mileage can I expect?
What things need to be done to make it run at its peak efficiency (not big power performance, smooth idle, nice running, responsive truck)
What do you figure it is worth?

I will let the conversation start there and I am sure will hopefully develop into more questions and information moving forward.

This thing has been for sale for awhile, not sure if anyone local has looked at it or knows more about it.

Thank you and have a Great Day!

Brian

 

[crash-harris]

I doubt the diesel was factory since the axles are still half ton (5 lug).

 

[sjwelds]

Ha. Check this out:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1414127-1983-factory-bronco-6-9-idi.html

Discussion about the same vehicle.

 

[portlandareae2]

I guess that tells the story, guess I will keep looking for a diesel ranger or small japanese truck to commute in.

 

[Waystro]

Ha. Check this out:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1414127-1983-factory-bronco-6-9-idi.html

Discussion about the same vehicle.

Beat me too it just about to dig up that link.

 

[AcIdBuRn02ZTS]

Justin anderson checked it out in person... definitely a swap and not a very good one. Body is rough... etc.. etc..

Not worth the coin.

 

[portlandareae2]

What kind of mileage are these engines capable of in a 2wd p/u? any thoughts?

 

[OLDBULL8]

We do have a craigslist forum. That's where this should be.

 

[subway]

Mel's son did a 7.3 swap on a 2 x 4 flair side pickup. He was claiming low 30 ' s with a N/A engine and a zf5 if I recall correctly.

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[crash-harris]

I would say that would be the top end of milage.

Depending on the wieght of the vehicle, driving style and health of the engine/fuel system, your looking at anything between those low 30's to low teens.

 

[Waystro]

We do have a craigslist forum. That's where this should be.

PO was looking at possibly buying said bronco so it belongs here.