Maintenance Suggestions/Recommendations ??
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The 7.3 will use less fuel, especially when towing. Oil changes cost more on the 7.3 due to the amount of oil required but you can go longer between changes so that is almost a wash. If you look at the 460 needing tune ups and a diesel don't, there is a savings there. The 7.3 parts cost a little more then a gas engines but don't seem to fail as often. Add to that the fuel cost generally for diesel is less then gas and you will require less of it, I would go diesel with a manual transmission.
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Originally Posted by stormyrider
The 7.3 will use less fuel, especially when towing. Oil changes cost more on the 7.3 due to the amount of oil required but you can go longer between changes so that is almost a wash. If you look at the 460 needing tune ups and a diesel don't, there is a savings there. The 7.3 parts cost a little more then a gas engines but don't seem to fail as often. Add to that the fuel cost generally for diesel is less then gas and you will require less of it, I would go diesel with a manual transmission.
I have talked to different folks to get different recommendations on gas vs. diesel.....the things they have said against diesel is that the parts are expensive and the oil changes are expensive (more oil).
But it looks like you have put those worries to bed........
Now I just need to compare the two and see which one I like better.
Thank you,
Chris
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Chris,
I noticed your location is Denver - make SURE that truck has a turbo on it, or you'll be in the slllloooooowwwwww lane going up any of the hill around there. That 94 IDI, I'm not sure had a turbo from the factory.
I noticed your location is Denver - make SURE that truck has a turbo on it, or you'll be in the slllloooooowwwwww lane going up any of the hill around there. That 94 IDI, I'm not sure had a turbo from the factory.
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From: Circle City
Originally Posted by csangster
I am currently looking at a 1994 F350 with the Turbo Diesel 7.3 (non-powerstroke I believe) and manual transmission....
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Chris
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Chris
They were ONLY available with the Manual transmission for that year.
Look under the hood and it will say in silver outlinded raised letters right in the center "Turbo Diesel".
Also the front fenders will have a small emblem reading "Turbo Diesel"
these will point you to the coveted "Powerstroke" Direct Injection powerplant and is quite indestructable, However it was only was rated at 210 HP.
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Benchwrench,
This truck is NOT a powerstroke.
In 1994 ford offered the IDI with and without a turbo for the first half of the year, then switched to the powerstroke at 94.5.
Thanks,
Chris
This truck is NOT a powerstroke.
In 1994 ford offered the IDI with and without a turbo for the first half of the year, then switched to the powerstroke at 94.5.
Thanks,
Chris
Originally Posted by Benchwrench
1994 was the first year for the "Powerstroke".
They were ONLY available with the Manual transmission for that year.
Look under the hood and it will say in silver outlinded raised letters right in the center "Turbo Diesel".
Also the front fenders will have a small emblem reading "Turbo Diesel"
these will point you to the coveted "Powerstroke" Direct Injection powerplant and is quite indestructable, However it was only was rated at 210 HP.
They were ONLY available with the Manual transmission for that year.
Look under the hood and it will say in silver outlinded raised letters right in the center "Turbo Diesel".
Also the front fenders will have a small emblem reading "Turbo Diesel"
these will point you to the coveted "Powerstroke" Direct Injection powerplant and is quite indestructable, However it was only was rated at 210 HP.
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Originally Posted by csangster
I have heard that the maintenance costs of a diesel can eat you alive.....is this true? (i.e. oil/filter changes, air filter changes, fuel injectors, injection pumps etc.)
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Chris
A little insight on costs for ya.
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From: Circle City
I noticed that when the Powerstroke first landed it had the wrong dipstick.
I was having a problem with my injectors at the time and come to find out that the dipstick used registered "full" at 10 quarts whereas the right dipstick and the newer PS required 14 quarts. Hence, new injectors.
I don't recall it badged "powerstroke" under the hood, however I do remember it stating "Direct Injection".
Yes, the PSTD was released mid year 1994 and was only mated to the ZF manual trans.
I hope you decide to go with this engine.
I was having a problem with my injectors at the time and come to find out that the dipstick used registered "full" at 10 quarts whereas the right dipstick and the newer PS required 14 quarts. Hence, new injectors.
I don't recall it badged "powerstroke" under the hood, however I do remember it stating "Direct Injection".
Yes, the PSTD was released mid year 1994 and was only mated to the ZF manual trans.
I hope you decide to go with this engine.
Last edited by Benchwrench; Sep 17, 2007 at 02:02 AM.
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Originally Posted by Benchwrench
I noticed that when the Powerstroke first landed it had the wrong dipstick.
I was having a problem with my injectors at the time and come to find out that the dipstick used registered "full" at 10 quarts whereas the right dipstick and the newer PS required 14 quarts. Hence, new injectors.
I don't recall it badged "powerstroke" under the hood, however I do remember it stating "Direct Injection".
Yes, the PSTD was released mid year 1994 and was only mated to the ZF manual trans.
I hope you decide to go with this engine.
I was having a problem with my injectors at the time and come to find out that the dipstick used registered "full" at 10 quarts whereas the right dipstick and the newer PS required 14 quarts. Hence, new injectors.
I don't recall it badged "powerstroke" under the hood, however I do remember it stating "Direct Injection".
Yes, the PSTD was released mid year 1994 and was only mated to the ZF manual trans.
I hope you decide to go with this engine.
Thanks for the info,
Chris
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Update,
I purchased the 94 F350 with the turbo IDI and 5-speed. I couldn't be happier. It drives great, and feels really tight.
I will begin my maintenance schedule soon...
Thanks for everyone's input.
Chris
I purchased the 94 F350 with the turbo IDI and 5-speed. I couldn't be happier. It drives great, and feels really tight.
I will begin my maintenance schedule soon...
Thanks for everyone's input.
Chris
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Originally Posted by csangster
Update,
I purchased the 94 F350 with the turbo IDI and 5-speed. I couldn't be happier. It drives great, and feels really tight.
I will begin my maintenance schedule soon...
Thanks for everyone's input.
Chris
I purchased the 94 F350 with the turbo IDI and 5-speed. I couldn't be happier. It drives great, and feels really tight.
I will begin my maintenance schedule soon...
Thanks for everyone's input.
Chris
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