so im looking at a 1994 f 450 with a 7.3, 5 spd. is this a power stroke, or just a 7.3 ? any good? i drive g.m. and know nothing about this one.
thanks!

 

if its a powerstroke itll have the powerstroke decal on the side, if it doesnt that have that itll say DIESEL on it, that means its the IDI international. i know nothing about the IDIs but i was looking at buying one a year back that had 320,000 miles on it and was still running strong.

 

Not true, Some 94.5 powerstrokes had the "turbo Diesel" under the badge. Check to see if the oil filler tube is in the front of the engine or on the valve cover, If in the front, its an IDI. Post up a pic and i could tell you which one it is.

 

when did ford start putting the powerstroke decal on? thanks for the correction. good info to know

 

Its on both the 94.5 models... I think they just started using them until they run out.

 

I know a guy with a 94 and it has turbo diesel on the side and is definitely a powerstroke, it should be pretty easy to tell by looking under the hood, they usually say something about direct injection on em if they're powerstrokes

 

Mine's for sure a powerstroke and it says Turbo Diesel under the badging on the side. The oil dipstick is at the middle of the passenger side of the engine. They only came with 5 speeds during that model run that I know of. Good engines.

 

thanks for the help!
if the engine is not a powerstroke, than it is idi? did they still have a turbo?
i need some power as this is a rollback. but my experience with idi diesels, they are not the best choice for hauling a load i will look at it next week.

 

idi's kinda suck and anyone that tells you differently is in denial

 

Yes, there were turbos on the IDI as well which I suppose could be confusing. The direct injection gives it away however.