I just traded my '90 f250 idi for a 2000 f250, 4x4, sc, auto, power stroke. I'm kinda' stroked! I've got a lot of learning to do to get up to speed on this truck. It has 111000 miles...looks like a 4" exhaust...don't know what else. It's the xlt trim...guess that's entry level or just above? Anyway, I'm pretty excited!

 

Congrats. Don't worry, it's not that much more difficult than the IDI. Just a few quirks that are different. XLT is the good package. XL is the plane jane work truck, Lariat is the fancy one that comes with the leather seats that wear out and crack. XLT has the power options but no leather. (I don't like leather in a truck).

The stock exhaust is 3.5 inch, so check at the turbo to make sure you've got a 4" turbo back exhaust. What about the intake? Still stock? Have you changed the oil and fuel filter yet?

 

Well, I just got it and the first thing I'm doing is rotors, pads and flush brake fluid. I noticed two rotors I felt had ridges on the outer edge and the master cylinder is pretty dark. Then, there is some drive train lash...I'll look into that next...maybe some u-joints? Hope it's not a real axle worn out. Doesn't seem likely with 111000 miles, but, maybe with lots of heavy towing? Once I feel safe, I'll start looking into performance/efficiency issues. It doesn't really wander, but, the front end very vaguely, seems off...may be my imagination or paranoia. There's superficial rust on the front u-joints. Seems surprising for a Texas truck...and it is a tx truck. Thanks for the feedback and information.

 

Congrats! Post up some pics when you get a chance.

Are you going to upgrade your rotors and pads? If so I loved my Power Slot rotors with Night Hawk pads.

Drive train lash could be rear end from lots of heavy towing. But if so you should be able to feel the rear end acting up on slow sharp turns. Thats how I know mine was going.

Good luck with it!

 

Well, I decided to measure instead of rely on my eye and it's a 3.5" exhaust. It doesn't seem to have a transmission cooler...Will my old heavy duty generic transmission cooler help enough? It seems to have a plastic radiator! That seems surprising. Is that a good thing? I didn't see the fuel filter anywhere! Where's it hidden? Lots to learn...It seems to be pretty much stock as far as air intake and exhaust/chips, etc. Since I spent pretty much all of my mad money getting this thing, it'll take some time to bring it up to speed.

 

There's a quick pic

 

Trans cooler will be behind the A/C condensor coil. I don't know why anyone would remove it. Depending on when your 2000 was built it may also have the trans cooler built in to the bottom of the radiator.

Yeah most have plastic caps on the end of the radiators, seem to hold up well.

Fuel filter is located on top of the motor. This pic will help with some things. Fuel filter cap is the black round item in the center bottom of the pic.

 

Your trans cooler is sandwiched in between the radiator and the A/C condensor.
For the most part the plastic radiator end caps have worked out very well. I have read of one or two instances where the hose necks have broken off but I think that's pretty rare. None of our fleet trucks have had any issues.

The fuel filter is hidden under the 7.3 Powerstroke plastic engine cover.

Your driveline lash could be the slip joint. I used to have to grease mine every 40-50k miles back when I used the OEM grease. I've since switched to high performance white moly lube from NAPA and I haven't had to re-grease since.

 

You can always cut out the muffler to improve flow and its a cheap mod.

As for the fuel filter its on top of the engine right behind the plastic powerstroke plate.

 

Thats a nice looking truck! Good luck with it. What do you use our truck for? Heavy towing?

 

Thanks so much for the info...right now, it's just part of my dream...rving around the country, carrying my 2000 BMW K1200LT [the exact same color!], our five dogs, my wife and pulling a trailer. Now, I've got the bike and the truck. Just gotta' get the truck up to speed and a camper before I kick the bucket! ha. Time and money...always a conflict for some of us. But, I am so thrilled to get this truck! Again, thanks so much for the info and conversation.

 

Thats a great dream, its mine too! I want a horse trailer with living quarters. I have the truck and horses. Need the trailer.

Keep us posted on your progress on the truck, get it 100%!