Just bought a 7.3L IDI, What now?
#11
Your white smoke sounds like it could be a timing issue. Shouldn't cost more than an hours labor to have it checked/adjusted. One thing I would do is change the coolant, unless the previous owner mentioned SCA's in the coolant. Do a search for "cavitation" and you will see why this is important. You will want the proper coolant and SCA level if you want the most life from your motor.
#13
these engines love synthetic oil .... I've been running 15/40 Royal Purple oil in my truck along with Z-max ... been getting 18+ mpg .... 3.55's and 35" tires ..... pulls good .... another thing to watch out with the coolant ... get a 160* t-stat if you do intend on pulling ... these things will heat up quick if you lug them down on big climbs... ( just fyi )
and most definatly gonna wanna monitor your SCA's for sure...
and most definatly gonna wanna monitor your SCA's for sure...
#14
IMO, that's a great find! After all the basic services, oils, lube, etc, there are a couple little things I'd do. First, have the pump timing checked as stated above. I had an 89 7.3 5spd, 410 ratio that i sold a couple years ago with 285k miles and the best bang for your buck is an after market air cleaner and some exhaust mods. I gained a couple mpgs and got noticeable power gains by doing this. I love my Cummins, but the i.d.i.s are very good runners with little maintenance.
#15
IMO, that's a great find! After all the basic services, oils, lube, etc, there are a couple little things I'd do. First, have the pump timing checked as stated above. I had an 89 7.3 5spd, 410 ratio that i sold a couple years ago with 285k miles and the best bang for your buck is an after market air cleaner and some exhaust mods. I gained a couple mpgs and got noticeable power gains by doing this. I love my Cummins, but the i.d.i.s are very good runners with little maintenance.
#16
Good thing I'm broke as a joke and can't afford one.
#17
I just turned over 200k in my 93 IDI 5-Speed. Timing issue sounds about right. Keep up on the basic maintenance and this truck will serve you quite well for a long time. SnowBiz is right as well. Fix up the exhaust, and mod your air intake into the air cleaner box and you'll notice some decent power gain and a few extra mpg. Awesome truck mate, reminds me of my 87 f250 with a 460. Loved it! minus all the big block maintenance... haha
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