what does that mean if it smokes?

 

excess blow would be the smoke means the pistons or valves are not sealing good happens if the engine is wearing out. A little at idle is normal

 

oh that doesnt apply to me. i have an idi so no valve seals. i was a little worried there for a minute even though that engine is comin out this week

 

i got you i dont no anything about those motors haha my dad had one when i was younger think it made it to 500,000 burnt oil like crazy

 

yep. burns oil and sucks coolant but i love it. only reason i'm getting rid of it is because i had to replace the cab and thats requiring a powerstroke. it is amazing to look back and see how far diesels have come. Any diesel from 94 up is competitive with todays standards and would not dissappoint although i wouldnt go with a detroit but thats just my preference. now that chevy has duramax you cant go wrong with whatever diesel you buy.

 

chevy did not have things figured out till they went with duramax but i think sence 91.5 dodge had theres figured out well at least the motor not so much on the trans. Them old internationals ran good got decent mileage just lacked the power that comes with the turbo.

 

they lacked power but had high compression which is why the turbo's aren't high psi. my borg warner tranny will take a beating and my idi will do anything but make a lot of power and you will never hear me argue that powerstroke is better than duramax or cummins. i think they all bring a lot to the table and owning any of them is owning a good diesel however i dont like dodge trucks but i will admit thats not because of a personal experience. my dad owned one and had problems with the dodge from day one. not problems with a cummins. problems with a dodge. i've owned two fords and that's what i'll continue to buy. you will never have and machine with zero problems. everybody has there own preference but in the end you cant go wrong