I'd been searching for a truck to use as a tow/service rig for my rally car and for around the house chores. I settled on the simplicity and cheap parts of the IDI. Been hunting for the right one for a while.
Bought a truck today (and coincidentally got my authorization to post!). It's a 91 F250 4x4 7.3 with ATS turbo, extended cab XLT Lariat. A bit of rust around the edges but not bad for a 22 year old truck in New England.
It's had a lot of recent maintenance so it runs and drives really well. 230K miles, but with the recent maintenance and the E4OD trans just rebuilt, that doesn't seem too bad.
2 concerns I'll have to deal with is a little oil coming from the passenger front of the motor. Wires and hoses below are wet but there is nothing dripping on the ground.
Also the PO had never heard of cavitation. Has had "many of these trucks with 500K miles on them with no problems." Always used Valvoline Zerex green coolant and Royal Purple additive. Royal Purple says it prevents cavitation but I haven't found an references to anyone using it in these engines. First thing I'll do it test the coolant and replace if necessary.
Tim.
Bought a truck today (and coincidentally got my authorization to post!). It's a 91 F250 4x4 7.3 with ATS turbo, extended cab XLT Lariat. A bit of rust around the edges but not bad for a 22 year old truck in New England.
It's had a lot of recent maintenance so it runs and drives really well. 230K miles, but with the recent maintenance and the E4OD trans just rebuilt, that doesn't seem too bad.
2 concerns I'll have to deal with is a little oil coming from the passenger front of the motor. Wires and hoses below are wet but there is nothing dripping on the ground.
Also the PO had never heard of cavitation. Has had "many of these trucks with 500K miles on them with no problems." Always used Valvoline Zerex green coolant and Royal Purple additive. Royal Purple says it prevents cavitation but I haven't found an references to anyone using it in these engines. First thing I'll do it test the coolant and replace if necessary.
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Tim.