Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Notices
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) Diesel Topics Only

IDI mileage?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:29 PM
Share
  #1  
F250FarmBoy's Avatar
F250FarmBoy
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 901
Likes: 0
From: North-Eastern, Ohio
IDI mileage?
Hey,
How many miles have you guys have on your ol' idi's? My brother says that they dont last that long (he's a cumm-a-part guy). Mine only has alittle over 100k on it. I say its just gettin broke in.

Thanks
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:00 PM
Share
  #2  
ZPI28's Avatar
ZPI28
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
From: Tyronza, AR
Mines got around 209K and still running good..
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:23 PM
Share
  #3  
pabs's Avatar
pabs
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: b.c north
mine has 257000 runs good after i replaced the valve spring.my buddy has one 400+k still runs but a little tired stillm runs and drives.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 29, 2006 | 10:42 PM
Share
  #4  
seanvicious's Avatar
seanvicious
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
my dad sold an '83 with 369,000 miles on it to my uncle. he rolled it in a ditch in mexico and ended up leaving it there.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 12:44 AM
Share
  #5  
boing's Avatar
boing
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: Northern BC.ca
214,000km and running strong.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:11 AM
Share
  #6  
DAN-D-DIESEL97's Avatar
DAN-D-DIESEL97
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
Mine Has 200,000 And Just Replaced Head Gaskets Other Than That It Runs Good And Still Gets About 19mpg
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 09:10 AM
Share
  #7  
dieselbogging's Avatar
dieselbogging
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Sandy Lake, MB
I have 310k and have only had to put valve cover gaskets on and my dads got about 600k with the same thing done to it. both are running strong.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Oct 30, 2006 | 11:20 AM
Share
  #8  
Hamberger's Avatar
Hamberger
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,509
Likes: 3
From: Ladner, British Columbia
Milage
220kkm on my 93. Runs better now that she runs on B40 than the day I bought her.
 
Reply
0
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 01:03 PM
Share
  #9  
d_stange's Avatar
d_stange
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
From: Bertha Minnesota
152000 on mine and seems to be fine.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 05:18 PM
Share
  #10  
fordman 460's Avatar
fordman 460
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
I have 257,000 and running strong
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 05:54 PM
Share
  #11  
george ulrich's Avatar
george ulrich
New User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
i had to go look just bought this 93 e350 from a good friend so i know record on van 288000+ heads have not been off no real problems for him other than water pump george
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 06:12 PM
Share
  #12  
bentring's Avatar
bentring
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 235
Likes: 84
From: West TN
Mine's still in the break-in period at 110k miles.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 06:21 PM
Share
  #13  
dwaymar's Avatar
dwaymar
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 306
Likes: 2
279000 and still strong litle smoke but katy bar the doors
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 10:58 PM
Share
  #14  
88 F250 DIESEL's Avatar
88 F250 DIESEL
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
120,000 on mine
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 31, 2006 | 01:06 AM
Share
  #15  
94_IDI's Avatar
94_IDI
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: Alaska
178,000 miles on mine - new IP and injectors at 160,000 mi.....and recently overhauled E4OD (ouch!!)
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:14 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE