What was the weakness/problem that led to the IH/frod 7.3 turbos
getting a bad reputation?
Cavitation in the cooling system holing the block into the
cylinder(s), usually at the back I believe. MUST MUST MUST
have always used the correct coolant, the damage from not
doing so is cumulative.
My
There is also an additive known as DCA (decavitation additive) that can be
added to the cooling system of any diesel engine to prevent decavitation.
We used this regularly in any engine with liners, such as Detroit Diesels.
NalCool is the best known brand, and once you add it, test strips are
So we could determine:
Checking the coolant is an indicator of if you should purchase or
walk away. Not 100%, but an indicator.
Being a survivor does not necessarily indicate problem solved or not present.
What was the weakness/problem that led to the IH/frod 7.3 turbos
getting a bad
http://flyrightauto.com/1993_Ford_F250_144866296.veh
Could this be a good buy?
This is the IDI diesel that Ford usedbe before the Powerstroke, right?
What kind of reputation does it have?
Alex Chamberlain
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Is it gas or Diesel? It says gasoline one place and Diesel another.
http://flyrightauto.com/1993_Ford_F250_144866296.veh
Could this be a good buy?
This is the IDI diesel that Ford usedbe before the Powerstroke, right?
What kind of reputation does it have?
Alex Chamberlain
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
http://flyrightauto.com/1993_Ford_F250_144866296.veh
Could this be a good buy?
This is the IDI diesel that Ford usedbe before the
Powerstroke, right? What kind of reputation does it have?
The non-turbo is a good engine. More power than the GM 6.2.
Kinda like a
For V-8 Diesels, the international NA engines were reliable. It that
is a NA engine built for IH, go for it. If it was closer, I'd sure
be interested. I'd still prefer an inline engine.
The Nissan (6-33?) was a dog, but it is the right size.
The OM603 is good for a half ton or 3/4 with
7.3 IDI diesel with ZF 5 speed manual... best of all worlds.
Price is in the good range. I would call it a deal.
Presently own 5 just like it. All with over 200K on the clock and all going
strong with no issues worth mention.
For only another $20,000.00 you can buy a Powerstroke with computer
According to http://www.forgottendiesels.com/ford_diesel.html the
1993 is a turbo. If it is NA, you should be good.
If it is turbo, the reputation is not so good and you should look
into it further to determine the problems, solutions, and if this one
might be ok. could be like the
There is a board devoted to IDI Fords for those who own and fix them that
you might find helpful. Oilburners.net
The factory turbo engines in 93 were changed internally to make best use of
the turbo. ie. larger head bolts, larger wrist pin rod thickness, to name
just a few changes..
ATS
What was the weakness/problem that led to the IH/frod 7.3 turbos
getting a bad reputation? Is it anything that would still be
problematic, or have the problems flushed out and the survivors are
ok?
There is a board devoted to IDI Fords for those who own and fix them that
you might find
The total fleet miles for all 7.3 IH engines produced and on the road is
measured in, I believe, now billions of miles with no enduring problems.
Early 6.9 blocks had a problem with cracks at the freeze plug area due to
thin castings, however that problem is long gone when the 7.3 came along in
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