Hey, I'm probably one of the younger folks here in my early 20s but I am interested in a 95-97 7.3L Powerstroke diesel. My dad talked me into getting a diesel instead of the 5.8L engine, as research on these trucks show that the engines are damn near bulletproof. First thing's first - I'm selling the family boat which we rarely use so that's where I'll get my money from hopefully if it sells.

I'll let you guys know when I'm ready to buy a truck, but in the meantime I do have just one question regarding the dual tanks... They're separate tanks from what I've read but do I have to pull over and stop to switch tanks or could I do it while driving?

I'll be looking for one with 4WD (must for NY) and auto (I can't drive stick, but even if I could, I'd get annoyed with it in Long Island traffic). And lower miles the better obviously. Don't think I'd go for one with much more over 100k

Thanks for looking.

 

Hey,

I have dual tanks in my '92 and it's simply the flip of the fuel tank selector switch on the dash. Can be done while driving, don't need to stop.

Be sure to post pictures/ask questions if you need help on deciding on a truck.

 

Tanks can be switched on the fly, no need to stop. Finding a 95-97 PSD with less than 100k is a tall order keep in mind these trucks are 15+ years old now and people who bought diesels tend to use them. If you do find one with less miles be prepared to pay. Don't be afraid of higher miles though as there is a lot of support out there for these trucks/engines. The thing that I found is the motor itself can go many hundreds of thousands of miles but everything attatched to it can't.

 

I want to get one that's in as best condition I can find, but first thing's first, boat's gotta sell.

Thanks for the info on the dual tanks. Appreciate it.

 

I gotta ask... why?

I know what winters on Long Island are like, and I also know what they're like way upstate near Buffalo where I grew up. If I didn't need one in Buffalo then you sure don't need one on Long Island for the tiny amounts of snow you get occasionally.

 

We have a place in the Catskills and even so last winter (2010-2011) we got a ton of snow.

Also plan to do a little (light) off roading, but nothing crazy.