Ford 7.3 diesel question

[Predator 22]

Make sure the powerjoke goes back in the Dodge; otherwise you'll loose that extra half ton of scrap value when you haul it in...

Yeah definitely not a fan of Dodge, put up with it for the Cummins.

 

[therifleman556]

Kinda funny that the best part of a Dodge wasn't built by Dodge

I shouldn't poke too much, the way my boss treats his ought to be a glowing endorsement for their trucks.

 

[Edd]

I was thinking about buying a Dodge. When I started to research it, the first thing I found said to avoid.

 

[Predator 22]

Mines never been to bad to me.
Lost a injection pump and lift pump on my 02' before it got totaled.
Clutch and ball joints and one injection line on my 04'
Two injection lines, ball joints, and a torque converter on my 06'
My 12 valve was AWESOME! 770hp and 1225lb-ft. On the dyno! Just sold it not to long ago.
Current is a recently acquired 00' 2500 with the fairly rare "Mexican block" that has never been chipped or had any power adders other than a exhaust.

 

[Predator 22]

I was thinking about buying a Dodge. When I started to research it, the first thing I found said to avoid.

The thing is, THEY ALL HAVE PROBLEMS! No manufacturer is exempt.

 

[MtPockets]

I love the older diesels, but the cost of the new ones is enough to turn me off. Between the initial cost, the upkeep and the cost of repairs- I'd rather pay top dollar for an older one than get a "deal" on a newer one.
A friend has a 7.3 that is approaching 400k and still runs good.

 

[NEMTHunter]

Thats the thing with the 7.3L. With good maintenance it can go a long time. Good maintenance goes a long ways with any engine. And another thing that helps is how fast the miles are put on.
I had a 7.3 with 289k and it ran good yet. I also have a 6.4 with 275k and it runs good yet.

 

[therifleman556]

I had the original 7.3. Indirect injected with a mechanical injector pump and nozzles (pre 1994). Those were excellent engines. Just give em a new pump and set of nozzles (about $500-$800 for remans) every 150k and they'd happily churn out their 180 hp all day without fuss.

 

[NEMTHunter]

The good old IDI 7.3L. I always wanted one. But never got one. Still got the 7.3 Powerstroke though. Had it for 10 years now.

 

[sp6x6]

mines been on lots of adventures

 

[therifleman556]

Is that a "sick point oh"?

 

[sp6x6]

Thats funny.Its a 7.3 but have a 6.0 for backup

 

[therifleman556]

The door badge threw me off. 2003-04?

 

[sp6x6]

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