New guy/ have questions
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New guy/ have questions
Hey guys,
Im new here on this forum, and ive got a couple questions.
im gonna be buying a 1993 f250 7.3 non turbo diesel. its got 190k its auto and runs really strong. and im getting it for 3 grand
this is gonna serve as my dd as well as tow rig for my jeep.
i love the truck drives great and has plenty of power for my dd needs.
i just dont know a thing about these trucks
like, what is the typical gearing?
how are the auto trannys? and what kind are they?(this truck is a 4 speed auto and it shifts gears really quick and firm)
what are the typical things that go wrong?
any input you guys can give me for a first time diesel buyer would be great
thanks alot
Im new here on this forum, and ive got a couple questions.
im gonna be buying a 1993 f250 7.3 non turbo diesel. its got 190k its auto and runs really strong. and im getting it for 3 grand
this is gonna serve as my dd as well as tow rig for my jeep.
i love the truck drives great and has plenty of power for my dd needs.
i just dont know a thing about these trucks
like, what is the typical gearing?
how are the auto trannys? and what kind are they?(this truck is a 4 speed auto and it shifts gears really quick and firm)
what are the typical things that go wrong?
any input you guys can give me for a first time diesel buyer would be great
thanks alot
More Turbo
Joined: May 2006
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From: Cameron, Ok
I'm fairly ignorant, but, I know the IDI is very reliable and relatively cheap and easy to fix. You can find all the ratio stuff on the vin lable, by the drivers door. Just need to decode it. I have a '90 f250. It has an E40D tranny that has design problems, but, I had mods installed that minimize them. It sounds as if yours has been reworked and should be ok. Welcome to the Ford forum!
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Manitoba
Read the door label it gives lots of info........
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...de_Chart_.html
E4OD is a good trans if treated with respect, if yours has never been upgraded to 94+ specs there may be problems down the road. If the original label is on the trans it's probably OEM
Check to see if the PO has used SCAs in the coolant and test strips...... you can google most everything and get answers.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...de_Chart_.html
E4OD is a good trans if treated with respect, if yours has never been upgraded to 94+ specs there may be problems down the road. If the original label is on the trans it's probably OEM
Check to see if the PO has used SCAs in the coolant and test strips...... you can google most everything and get answers.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Huntington Indiana
It will do you well.
The most typical thing that has been going wrong is: "extended cranking and getting worse" This (3/4 of the time) is the fuel return lines between the injectors gets brittle and lets air in but no fuel leak. This will cause the fuel to drain back to the fuel tank. Look between the injectors--- see if the hoses between them are painted "gray" if they are -replace the whole return line system when you can. this will save you a headache later when you are busy or really need to get somewhere.
Hope this helps - but just enjoy, keep the oil changed and use a good fuel.
The most typical thing that has been going wrong is: "extended cranking and getting worse" This (3/4 of the time) is the fuel return lines between the injectors gets brittle and lets air in but no fuel leak. This will cause the fuel to drain back to the fuel tank. Look between the injectors--- see if the hoses between them are painted "gray" if they are -replace the whole return line system when you can. this will save you a headache later when you are busy or really need to get somewhere.
Hope this helps - but just enjoy, keep the oil changed and use a good fuel.
