I have a 94 IDI also. Used to pull a 32 foot fifth wheel with it, had to put a big exhaust and a downpipe. Cold air intake. That's about it. Beautiful truck. Mine's of four by four with F450 added suspension. He is a stud.
That is one SWEET truck. I bought a 1994 7.3 turbo and am loving it. It's in need a few repairs that I'll get done over time. My truck is crewcab and has the 8 foot bed. There is nothing better than the 8 foot bed. Anyway, safe travels..... take care.
Great truck! I was looking for a Dodge Cummins 12 valve or Ford IDI, because they have less electronics and are easy to repair on my own. I finally bought a 2nd gen Dodge Ram 3500 with a 12 valve Cummins with manual trans. But I would have bought an IDI like this too, if it was available.
People make fun of me because we still use a 1994 Chevrolet 6.5 liter turbo diesel. It has 130k miles on it. The only problem we have ever had is the turbo charger failure. But just recently a local independent diesel mechanic solved that problem. GM never figured it out.
that's a nice truck. me and my wife and have 2 old body style trucks. My 94.5 f350 crew cab long bed SRW 5 speed and her 97 f250 crew cab short bed auto, both have the 7.3 powerstroke. owned the f350 for over 4 years and never left me on the side of the road. but has had a bunch replaced just to due to age and miles since it has 276k on it. its now our camper hauler full time since we bought hers
Those IDI’s are bullet proof! They’ll run forever and outlive the chassis. Fords downfall was building the power stroke with their infinite wisdom and 12 extra internals of a "normal" diesel.
Yes, always, but I was towing a 10,000 lb fifth wheel out west in the mountains for about 8 years so it really worked hard. The IDI are kind of pigs power-wise and I was near its max towing capacity so it ran very hot climbing the steep mountain grades. After towing steep parts of i15 out of Phoenix to Flagstaff one day it started making a loud knocking noise and leaking oil from blowby pressure. Later I found out my clutch fan was weak so that made it run even hotter than normal likely led to the failure. Anyway, I sold it off and bought a new Cummins Ram in 2018, and man night and day better power and love the exhaust brake makes towing the fiver a breeze. Can go up any grade as fast as I'd like with no overheating at all. :) But cost a pretty penny.
That is like my exact dream car. 1990s f350 dually with the flared running boards, windshield visor, diesel, and orange lights. If y’all ever want to get rid of that thing message me
Sorry sold it a couple years ago when the engine packed it in with a cracked a piston. Bought a new Ram 6.7L Cummins and sure love it for towing our fifth wheel, the old Ford sure was nice to look but not near the power. :)
i’ve got pretty much this exact truck, except all red instead of blue and it’s an NA instead of Turbo. refurbished it from the ground up just my dad and i and i wouldn’t take a new truck over it any day! such a timeless design and and fully mechanical to boot!
Our old truck had the motor fail on it and I ended up getting a 2018 Ram 6.7L Cummins, I have to say the power is night and day better on the new trucks and the turbo exhaust brake is awesome to have, makes towing a heavy fifth wheel in the mountains out west much easier, but do miss the old Ford. Loved the looks. :) Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV very sad to hear that, our girl has 170k on it now, hoping to get it to at least 500k or more with good, preventative maintenance. It’s been sitting since 2008 so i’ve been restoring it but by bit as my first real truck. my dad has a LB7 Duramax GMC Sierra and even as old as it is, towing a 10,000 LBS trailer behind it, it’s like nothings even there. excited to see how slow this one is with that same trailer haha. my only memories of it were from when i was a young kid, hell, it still had my car seat in the rear when i began working on it a few months ago. i hope you’re enjoying your cummins, i think it’ll be my next purchase too someday- just to complete the trio!
@@theq4602 buying one tommorow. body is straight but on of the rear fendors has damage but that is just fiberglass work which shouldn't be too bad, does need some attention on the breaks and oil cooler and a clutch but starts and runs good
4 inch straight pipe exhaust and a pyrometer and you're set...if you're pulling long steep hills with that fifth wheel camper you might wanna keep an eye on your EGT...don't wanna melt the turbo...but she is a beauty and well taken care of
Thanks for the tip, I'm looking at a new exhaust soon actually. There is a little leak where the turbo output is connected to the exhaust downpipe. I think it may need a new downpipe so I can get rid of the stock one and get an aftermarket setup.
The aftermarket down-pipe will actually increase power too as the stock one is a bit restrictive so the truck wouldn't be as powerful as the upcoming powerstroke.
Hi Ray, I love it....My Father-in-Law retired from Ford, so I follow Ford Like a religion...nothing but Fords in our driveway. I pull my camper with a 2000 7.3...very reliable...everyone says the 7.3 International engine was the best Ford ever used! While it is loud like a pea thrasher, it pulls my camper through the mountains and to the coast. While I only pull 5000 lbs with that SWR, I never know its back there! I dont mind the noise at all, afterrall its a diesel, I dont need to spend 50-70 k to be pampered! Since its a SWR I use a sway bar, but have contemplated converting it into a dually if I ever step up to a fifth wheel! I have 6 more years till I retire and that 2000 7.3 will carry me around the nation! Dont ever get rid of that gem! All the best!
Yup, sweet truck for sure. We love it. We've put 75,000 miles on it in five years with a big chunk of that towing our trailer and it's never let us down.
It spent it's first 17 winters garage kept I think and since then we have owned it and spent most winters in the dry climate of the southwest and summer on Vancouver Island. I doubt it has ever seen road salt. ;)
I like your truck, a good solid diesel, as you said previously about power output being the only difference vs. todays trucks, it is a good investment to stay with late model trucks for many reasons. There are some great buys on old body style Fords and as an example I had a chance recently to purchase a 97 dually 2wd custom, the guy only used it in the summer and only to haul a boat short distances, it was not modified at all $15,000 I already own a 97 Powerstroke I will not give it up. Anybody looking to full time it or use their Trailer often I would recomend looking into older trucks it saves the bankbook and I believe better mileges and reliability than todays trucks. My 2 cents. Thanks for the great blogs.
Powder River Thanks. Just had it looked at by a diesel engine shop. Told them to look it all over and let me know of any problems with the motor. They really couldn't find anything other than a loose clamp in the turbo causing a minor leak. They told me to hang on to the truck, said it was in great shape. It only has a 135,000 miles on her now so hope to get many more years. :)
Looks great Ray. She's built "Ford Tough" in all the right places. I love my little 2000 Ford Explorer XLT (5.0 liter v-8), it does a great job at pulling my 21ft StarCraft around. It's true that if you take care of them, they will take care of you. You should introduce the Mrs. I don't think we've had the pleasure. Thanks for sharing your insights and adventures with us. Take care and God Bless.
My truck is a bit different form that one, but share's its pedigree. 1995 F250 XLT 4x4 supercab long box with the 460/auto combination. Also clean and from BC. Worst thing about my truck is I can't use it without random people wanting to buy it. Good complaint, I know, but it does get annoying sometimes...lol Beautiful truck!
I really like your truck. That classic Ford styling and reliability are hard to beat. I have a '99 F-350, with the International 7.3 liter Turbo Diesel. It's nice, but it's been used by previous owners a whole lot more than yours. Mine has 365,000 miles on it. The engine is still rock solid, but the rest of the truck needs some work. We just put about 1500 miles on it towing our Keystone Passport from Dallas to Terlingua and back. Looking forward to the time when we can hit the road full-time like you two. All the Best, and Happy Camping!
Nice, Terlingua is a neat town and area. Last spring we had to spend almost $3000 on our old truck. New mechanical injection pump, fuel lift pump, radiator adn hoses, rubber O rings on many fuel return lines, etc. but she is performing better than ever now and always gets us to our destinations and we put a lot of miles on it during our snowbird trips.
That is a power stroke engine. yes, it is an IDI but they still put those motors in trucks now just with a different intake. The last motor they made right before the power stroke is the 7.7 IDI DIT. injectors, glo-plugs, and fuel injection lines are all underneath the valve covers. Ford only did that for one year '93-94'.
Your truck looks remarkable! We have an F-150 with the 5.8L in excellent condition, but it is not even any contest to this beauty! Have you any signs of Cavitation? That's the one big, serious issue to look out for in these IDI trucks. If not, even more props to you! Keep up the fantastic maintenance!
So far no problems, I alway use the proper antifreeze to prevent cavitation and swap it out once a year or so. Truck now has 165,000 miles. Just got back from another trip towing the fifth wheel down south and back and it performed like a champ. :)
Awesome! In a few years, we too plan to be able to travel frequently. I don't forsee us going full-time, but it was considered last year. Well, yet again, props! Keep that truck and your home in tip-top shape!
I have the 92 F250 5.8L, the torque is good however the horsepower lacks. I pissed off a-lot of people on the freeway only being able to go 45-55 mph on a 70 speed limit when towing about 8,000 lb trailer. Got about 6 mpg. Kept the truck and bought an ‘06 F250 6.0 diesel for towing and it is way better. I should have just dropped the money on a F250/350 7.3 diesel when I bought my first truck. They seem to last a long time and they perform very well.
Greetings from the USA! My partner and I are planning to take early retirement in 2 years when I turn 62, sell the house, the stuff and the 'physical location' of our businesses and buy an RV. We're in debate about what type of RV to purchase and have been touring UA-cam watching videos from people like you in the hopes of settling the debate. He wants to blow the budget on a luxury Class A with a toad. I want to save the budget, camp sites aren't cheap and neither is maintenance, gas, tolls, etc, and go with a Class B+. Something pre-pwned is fine with me. Our kids, 2 lively Greyhound, just want 'their' sofa and I want an in unit washer/dryer [I do the laundry, usually at odd hours].. We just watched your video showcasing the truck. Neither of us has driven anything larger than each other's cars [BMW ragtop and SCion tC] and neither of us have experience driving or towing a house so there's much to learn. Thanks for the video, we've subscribed. Now on to find a video showcasing your Cougar. Do you and your wife full time?
Yep we are full time for the last 3 years. Definitely you'll get more bang for your buck with a trailer versus a Class A but it is a personal choice with no right or wrong answer, everyone's lifestyle is different. For us a fifth wheel works out nice, but it is a pain sometimes to have such a large vehicle to run around in and explore with I have to admit. There are trade offs to every type and size of RV. Good Luck with your search. :) Cheers Ray
no cade it was 2013 ford started making their own ps not 2011 they made a protype in 2011 but didnt start making them till 2013 after the prototype in 2011 was tested
either way i will only own the 7.3 ps diesel or its predecessor idid to hell with new trucks and diesels they suck to much shit and junk on them for starters
Michael Marchese The 6.7L PowerStroke is indeed 2011-present. The prototype was introduced in 2009. Not to mention, I worked for Ford at the time we introduced it. In 2015, the engine output was increased, and again for 2017, but the 6.7L was indeed introduced on the 2011 F-Super Duty trucks.
Hey I just subscribe to the channel and I saw the video of you new truck review and when you mentioned the 7.3 it was cool cause i also have a 7.3 powerstroke its a 97 crew cab long bed 4x4 and I love it and Idk if should say this but the 7.3 idi was made for 83 to 93 and the 7.3 direct injection was from 94 to 2003.5 just thought you would like that fun fact
Mine was definitely a 1994 7.3L IDI Turbo :) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Harvester_IDI I believe the Powerstroke came out later that year and were referred to as a 1994.5 Cheers, Ray
Hi Tim, we get about 16-18 without the load and anywhere from 8-12 depending on the amount of hills, how fast we drive and wind. Wind is a biggy, if it is more than 25-30 miles a hour we may as well stay in a fancy RV resort till it dies down rather than waste money in diesel it fighting the head winds if we don't have to. haha.
Makes perfect sense. Glad your mileage is good without the load. Was curious because of the large truck and engine. This helps in our planning for an RV. Thanks.
What is the difference between F250 1993 7.3 idi turbo single axle and F350 1993 7.3 idi turbo dually. My truck is ext cab and i try found out if i can do my single axle truck dually
No, it has no problems on the down hills though. Big Blue weighs in at 7000 lbs and trailer is 9000 so holds back the rig pretty good. Also has a 4.10 rear end in it I just drop into a lower transmission gear depending on the grade. Hardly have to use the brakes. Going up is more of a problem since it's not a powerhouse by any means but always gets us there eventually, :) Cheers Ray
Seems to be a lot of info both ways when I research it. Here is a Wikipedia entry - "After the Agricultural Division sale in 1985, all that remained of IH was the Truck and Engine Divisions. The company changed its name in 1986 to Navistar International Corporation. (The International Harvester name and IH logo were assets of the Agricultural Division and consequently were part of the sale to Tenneco; the IH name and logo are still in use, having been incorporated into the Case IH brand name). In the early 1980s, IH developed a series of reliable large-displacement V8 diesel engines that were sold as an option for heavy-duty Ford 3/4-ton and 1-ton pickup trucks." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navistar_International
No, engine failed a few years ago and rather than rebuild I ended buying a new Ram with a Cummins motor. Miss the old truck but happy with the extra power and the exhaust brake. Tows like a dream. Cheers, Ray
Thank you for your answer. I was curious. I think later when i have the money and because my truck need bed. I be wondering if i can put dually axle and 8 ft bed from dually truck in my single axle truck.
Well then I would seriously question your "mechanic" on his real knowledge of the 7.3 IDI or PSD. It's pretty common knowledge to not use a K&N air filter on these....but hey, it's your truck. Pretty nice to take a risk like that.
It's not one mechanic I travel all the time so it's been to plenty of different shops and diesel mechanics for work. Zero of them have told me I better not use the K&N, so knowledge isn't that common.
Trailer varies a bit depending on how full the waste and fresh water tanks are between 8800lbs and 9600lbs. Hitch weight is usually around 1800 lbs varying also due to tanks. The total weight truck and trailer is in the 16,000 range Max specs are Truck GVWR 10,000 Trailer GVWR 10,400 and combined max 20,000lbs
Thanks! As a long term average, it gets about 10 MPG towing our fifth wheel 9000 lbs. Towing in the mountains or wind or if I try to push the speed above 60 MPH it falls to 8, If I keep the RPM around 2000 and speed about 55 with no wind and a good road I'll see 12. Not towing it can vary from 14 -18 MPG depending how heavy my foot is and the speed, again once over 2000 rpm the fuel efficiently suffers. It has a E4OD auto tranny with 4.10 rear end. Not the most fuel efficient beast but very reliable.
Love Your RV I'll bet it has the power to toe in the mountains. I use to travel with my father delivering walk-in-freezers. They had gas & diesels. The diesels would pull better in the mountains. lol
If I remember right the Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR is 20,000 lbs. The truck weighs around 6500 lbs. give or take depending on what you have it loaded with so approx. 13,500 lbs. towing capacity give or take.
It never saw the snow as we go south in the winter, but judging by how it handled in mud and sand I doubt it would that good being it's a dually and not a 4x4
Depends on the exact setup of the truck and your trailer GVWR. Dry weight isn't the one to go by as that's the weight it comes out of the factory at, it will likely be 1500-2000 lbs heavier once it's all loaded up for camping. Look at the tag on the inside of the driver's door and see what the trucks GCWR is. That's the Gross Combined Weight Rating and is the max both the truck and trailer can weigh. For instance, my trucks GCWR is 20,000 lbs. I've weighed the combo at the scales and I'm 16.500 combined weight with the truck coming in at around 7000 lbs. So you may be very close to max weight. Which may be fine if you live where its flat like in FLA, but in the western Rockies I think the truck would struggle going up the steep hills. mine does and our trailer is only 9500 lbs. Dry weight rated at 7200 Cheers, Ray
We still have the truck, has 175,000 miles now and we use it every winter to tow our 9500 lb fifth wheel from BC down to the US southwest and back. It can tow along at up to 70 MPH no problem on a flat highway with no winds. Add some strong headwind or 4% grades and that drops back tp around 50-55 top speed. Add 6-8% grade and it drops to around 35-40 MPH.
1994 Ford F350 Supercab Long Box 2WD with a 7.3L IDI Turbo Diesel motor putting out 190 HP and 388 ft-lbs of torque. The transmission is an E4OD automatic with overdrive and a 4.10 ratio rear end powering dual rear wheels.
+Nathaniel Clark There is a simple one for the E4OD transmission. But, not anything for the engine as far as I know. The fuel delivery system is mechanical.
There is also cruise control so it might have some type of rudimentary accessory computer. I have the shop manual. I'll have a look and see. Will let you know in a few days.
+Love Your RV And ABS. btw, that diesel is quite clattery, compared to our 1986 Ford F-250 6.9L IDI diesel. I heard the turbo IDIs are less reliable. Nice looking truck though.
The International Harvester IDI (from Indirect Injection) engine is a 4-stroke 8-cylinder Diesel engine used in International Harvester trucks, Ford F-Series pickups, and Ford E-Series vans from 1983 to 1994. The engine had two displacements: 420 cubic inches (6.9 litres), which was used in Ford trucks from 1983 until 1987, and 444 cubic inches (7.3 litres), which was used in Ford trucks from 1988 until 1994 (naturally aspirated) and in 1993 and 1994 (turbocharged) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Harvester_IDI
The NONtactiCOOL IDI means "Indirect Injection." In 1993-1994, Ford had an optional turbo for the IDI trucks. The exhaust was intentionally restrictive to give way to the up and coming PowerStroke, which had more power than its predecessor. But from '93-'94, these trucks came with an optional factory turbo.
joe bourdeau, I wouldn't dare say useless, as their truck gets them around just fine, and without an expensive repair bill. I'd say it's fulfilling a very useful duty. :)
They could be wired together to work in tandem. 2 2000W to make 4000W total. I was then able to run the RV air conditioner www.loveyourrv.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Champion-2000-watts-generators-stacked.jpg
I have a 94 IDI also. Used to pull a 32 foot fifth wheel with it, had to put a big exhaust and a downpipe. Cold air intake. That's about it. Beautiful truck. Mine's of four by four with F450 added suspension. He is a stud.
This... is the real deal, the true truck. I love it !
That is one SWEET truck. I bought a 1994 7.3 turbo and am loving it. It's in need a few repairs that I'll get done over time. My truck is crewcab and has the 8 foot bed. There is nothing better than the 8 foot bed. Anyway, safe travels..... take care.
Love seeing an older, well maintained diesel! Hope you don't have plans of getting rid of it any time soon. - Steve
No, we will be keeping it. :)
I actually hope you get rid of it. By contacting me first. Lol. Great rig!
Great truck! I was looking for a Dodge Cummins 12 valve or Ford IDI, because they have less electronics and are easy to repair on my own. I finally bought a 2nd gen Dodge Ram 3500 with a 12 valve Cummins with manual trans. But I would have bought an IDI like this too, if it was available.
People make fun of me because we still use a 1994 Chevrolet 6.5 liter turbo diesel. It has 130k miles on it. The only problem we have ever had is the turbo charger failure. But just recently a local independent diesel mechanic solved that problem. GM never figured it out.
Cool! Nothing wrong with an old vehicle. :)
What was the problem?
that's a nice truck. me and my wife and have 2 old body style trucks. My 94.5 f350 crew cab long bed SRW 5 speed and her 97 f250 crew cab short bed auto, both have the 7.3 powerstroke. owned the f350 for over 4 years and never left me on the side of the road. but has had a bunch replaced just to due to age and miles since it has 276k on it. its now our camper hauler full time since we bought hers
Cool. :)
Those IDI’s are bullet proof! They’ll run forever and outlive the chassis. Fords downfall was building the power stroke with their infinite wisdom and 12 extra internals of a "normal" diesel.
I've heard that but mine wasn't had major engine failure at 180,000 miles. Mechanics said cracked a piston likely. Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV oooh yikes!!! Did you run any fuel additive? Diesel isn’t the best for lubricicity and needs a lil help.
Yes, always, but I was towing a 10,000 lb fifth wheel out west in the mountains for about 8 years so it really worked hard. The IDI are kind of pigs power-wise and I was near its max towing capacity so it ran very hot climbing the steep mountain grades. After towing steep parts of i15 out of Phoenix to Flagstaff one day it started making a loud knocking noise and leaking oil from blowby pressure. Later I found out my clutch fan was weak so that made it run even hotter than normal likely led to the failure. Anyway, I sold it off and bought a new Cummins Ram in 2018, and man night and day better power and love the exhaust brake makes towing the fiver a breeze. Can go up any grade as fast as I'd like with no overheating at all. :) But cost a pretty penny.
@@LoveYourRV I know your pain. I have a 2019 2500hd with a duramax. Absolutely love the more than needed power!! And that exhaust break is a dream!!
That is like my exact dream car. 1990s f350 dually with the flared running boards, windshield visor, diesel, and orange lights. If y’all ever want to get rid of that thing message me
Sorry sold it a couple years ago when the engine packed it in with a cracked a piston. Bought a new Ram 6.7L Cummins and sure love it for towing our fifth wheel, the old Ford sure was nice to look but not near the power. :)
Are you still looking for a F350 dually?
Still looking for a F350 Dually ?
@@garybaugh8302 no, but thanks for asking
i’ve got pretty much this exact truck, except all red instead of blue and it’s an NA instead of Turbo. refurbished it from the ground up just my dad and i and i wouldn’t take a new truck over it any day! such a timeless design and and fully mechanical to boot!
Our old truck had the motor fail on it and I ended up getting a 2018 Ram 6.7L Cummins, I have to say the power is night and day better on the new trucks and the turbo exhaust brake is awesome to have, makes towing a heavy fifth wheel in the mountains out west much easier, but do miss the old Ford. Loved the looks. :) Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV very sad to hear that, our girl has 170k on it now, hoping to get it to at least 500k or more with good, preventative maintenance. It’s been sitting since 2008 so i’ve been restoring it but by bit as my first real truck. my dad has a LB7 Duramax GMC Sierra and even as old as it is, towing a 10,000 LBS trailer behind it, it’s like nothings even there. excited to see how slow this one is with that same trailer haha. my only memories of it were from when i was a young kid, hell, it still had my car seat in the rear when i began working on it a few months ago. i hope you’re enjoying your cummins, i think it’ll be my next purchase too someday- just to complete the trio!
‘94 was a good year😎 my dream truck
Nice truck! I own a 1994 F350 4 door crew cab Dually with the 7.3 idi turbo as well!
God I would kill for either truck! I can't get enough of that old body style.
@@theq4602 buying one tommorow. body is straight but on of the rear fendors has damage but that is just fiberglass work which shouldn't be too bad, does need some attention on the breaks and oil cooler and a clutch but starts and runs good
4 inch straight pipe exhaust and a pyrometer and you're set...if you're pulling long steep hills with that fifth wheel camper you might wanna keep an eye on your EGT...don't wanna melt the turbo...but she is a beauty and well taken care of
Thanks for the tip, I'm looking at a new exhaust soon actually. There is a little leak where the turbo output is connected to the exhaust downpipe. I think it may need a new downpipe so I can get rid of the stock one and get an aftermarket setup.
The aftermarket down-pipe will actually increase power too as the stock one is a bit restrictive so the truck wouldn't be as powerful as the upcoming powerstroke.
I really like this truck. Rock solid, powerful, and very clean.
Hi Ray,
I love it....My Father-in-Law retired from Ford, so I follow Ford Like a religion...nothing but Fords in our driveway. I pull my camper with a 2000 7.3...very reliable...everyone says the 7.3 International engine was the best Ford ever used! While it is loud like a pea thrasher, it pulls my camper through the mountains and to the coast. While I only pull 5000 lbs with that SWR, I never know its back there! I dont mind the noise at all, afterrall its a diesel, I dont need to spend 50-70 k to be pampered!
Since its a SWR I use a sway bar, but have contemplated converting it into a dually if I ever step up to a fifth wheel! I have 6 more years till I retire and that 2000 7.3 will carry me around the nation! Dont ever get rid of that gem! All the best!
Yup, sweet truck for sure. We love it. We've put 75,000 miles on it in five years with a big chunk of that towing our trailer and it's never let us down.
remarkable condition
and the running boards seem to save damage to body panels
It spent it's first 17 winters garage kept I think and since then we have owned it and spent most winters in the dry climate of the southwest and summer on Vancouver Island. I doubt it has ever seen road salt. ;)
I like your truck, a good solid diesel, as you said previously about power output being the only difference vs. todays trucks, it is a good investment to stay with late model trucks for many reasons. There are some great buys on old body style Fords and as an example I had a chance recently to purchase a 97 dually 2wd custom, the guy only used it in the summer and only to haul a boat short distances, it was not modified at all $15,000 I already own a 97 Powerstroke I will not give it up. Anybody looking to full time it or use their Trailer often I would recomend looking into older trucks it saves the bankbook and I believe better mileges and reliability than todays trucks. My 2 cents. Thanks for the great blogs.
Powder River Thanks. Just had it looked at by a diesel engine shop. Told them to look it all over and let me know of any problems with the motor. They really couldn't find anything other than a loose clamp in the turbo causing a minor leak. They told me to hang on to the truck, said it was in great shape. It only has a 135,000 miles on her now so hope to get many more years. :)
Looks great Ray. She's built "Ford Tough" in all the right places. I love my little 2000 Ford Explorer XLT (5.0 liter v-8), it does a great job at pulling my 21ft StarCraft around. It's true that if you take care of them, they will take care of you.
You should introduce the Mrs. I don't think we've had the pleasure.
Thanks for sharing your insights and adventures with us. Take care and God Bless.
My truck is a bit different form that one, but share's its pedigree. 1995 F250 XLT 4x4 supercab long box with the 460/auto combination. Also clean and from BC. Worst thing about my truck is I can't use it without random people wanting to buy it. Good complaint, I know, but it does get annoying sometimes...lol
Beautiful truck!
pretty nice older ford.
I really like your truck. That classic Ford styling and reliability are hard to beat.
I have a '99 F-350, with the International 7.3 liter Turbo Diesel. It's nice, but it's been used by previous owners a whole lot more than yours. Mine has 365,000 miles on it. The engine is still rock solid, but the rest of the truck needs some work. We just put about 1500 miles on it towing our Keystone Passport from Dallas to Terlingua and back. Looking forward to the time when we can hit the road full-time like you two.
All the Best, and Happy Camping!
Nice, Terlingua is a neat town and area. Last spring we had to spend almost $3000 on our old truck. New mechanical injection pump, fuel lift pump, radiator adn hoses, rubber O rings on many fuel return lines, etc. but she is performing better than ever now and always gets us to our destinations and we put a lot of miles on it during our snowbird trips.
+Love Your RV Wow, that's a lot of maintenance and money.
Best of Luck, and Keep On Truckin'
That is a power stroke engine. yes, it is an IDI but they still put those motors in trucks now just with a different intake. The last motor they made right before the power stroke is the 7.7 IDI DIT. injectors, glo-plugs, and fuel injection lines are all underneath the valve covers. Ford only did that for one year '93-94'.
www.dieselhub.com/idi/7.3-idi.html
man you got a minty price for that, mine was 8k USD just for a 7.3 powerstroke with 290k miles on it. crew cab
I want this truck
Que bonita camioneta tipo camion es una belleza son de las que hacen fuerza, muy bien felicidades
we have the same truck red and it's a manual witch is awsome
I have a 1990 dually f350 up for offers.338000kms runs like a champ
Nice truck. I think I like that bobble head more though. Pretty cool.
haha, ya, he is our navigator
Love Your RV baby yes I love my RB
I thought that damn dog was real. lmao.
She's beautiful!
I’ve been having a fun time trying to find parts for mine. Split year bs.
Your truck looks remarkable! We have an F-150 with the 5.8L in excellent condition, but it is not even any contest to this beauty! Have you any signs of Cavitation? That's the one big, serious issue to look out for in these IDI trucks. If not, even more props to you! Keep up the fantastic maintenance!
So far no problems, I alway use the proper antifreeze to prevent cavitation and swap it out once a year or so.
Truck now has 165,000 miles. Just got back from another trip towing the fifth wheel down south and back and it performed like a champ. :)
Awesome! In a few years, we too plan to be able to travel frequently. I don't forsee us going full-time, but it was considered last year. Well, yet again, props! Keep that truck and your home in tip-top shape!
I have the 92 F250 5.8L, the torque is good however the horsepower lacks. I pissed off a-lot of people on the freeway only being able to go 45-55 mph on a 70 speed limit when towing about 8,000 lb trailer. Got about 6 mpg. Kept the truck and bought an ‘06 F250 6.0 diesel for towing and it is way better. I should have just dropped the money on a F250/350 7.3 diesel when I bought my first truck. They seem to last a long time and they perform very well.
Nice truck. Thank you for sharing people your life video
That is a beautiful truck!!
Beautiful truck
nice looked truck!!!
I like dat color
Just sold my idi and I regret
I know the feeling 😣
Beautiful man
Greetings from the USA!
My partner and I are planning to take early retirement in 2 years when I turn 62, sell the house, the stuff and the 'physical location' of our businesses and buy an RV. We're in debate about what type of RV to purchase and have been touring UA-cam watching videos from people like you in the hopes of settling the debate.
He wants to blow the budget on a luxury Class A with a toad. I want to save the budget, camp sites aren't cheap and neither is maintenance, gas, tolls, etc, and go with a Class B+. Something pre-pwned is fine with me. Our kids, 2 lively Greyhound, just want 'their' sofa and I want an in unit washer/dryer [I do the laundry, usually at odd hours]..
We just watched your video showcasing the truck. Neither of us has driven anything larger than each other's cars [BMW ragtop and SCion tC] and neither of us have experience driving or towing a house so there's much to learn.
Thanks for the video, we've subscribed. Now on to find a video showcasing your Cougar. Do you and your wife full time?
Yep we are full time for the last 3 years. Definitely you'll get more bang for your buck with a trailer versus a Class A but it is a personal choice with no right or wrong answer, everyone's lifestyle is different. For us a fifth wheel works out nice, but it is a pain sometimes to have such a large vehicle to run around in and explore with I have to admit. There are trade offs to every type and size of RV. Good Luck with your search. :) Cheers Ray
i have the same colour and everything just the f250
and i call mine big blue too haha
youre right dude it is an international/navistar engine so is the power stroke untill 2013 when ford started making their own diesel with the ps name
Michael Marchese Ford started making them in 2011 not 2013
no cade it was 2013 ford started making their own ps not 2011 they made a protype in 2011 but didnt start making them till 2013 after the prototype in 2011 was tested
either way i will only own the 7.3 ps diesel or its predecessor idid to hell with new trucks and diesels they suck to much shit and junk on them for starters
Michael Marchese well thanks for the info. I always though it was 2011 because that's when they started using 6.7s
Michael Marchese The 6.7L PowerStroke is indeed 2011-present. The prototype was introduced in 2009. Not to mention, I worked for Ford at the time we introduced it. In 2015, the engine output was increased, and again for 2017, but the 6.7L was indeed introduced on the 2011 F-Super Duty trucks.
Badass Beautiful Truck all around!!! Nice
Hey I just subscribe to the channel and I saw the video of you new truck review and when you mentioned the 7.3 it was cool cause i also have a 7.3 powerstroke its a 97 crew cab long bed 4x4 and I love it and Idk if should say this but the 7.3 idi was made for 83 to 93 and the 7.3 direct injection was from 94 to 2003.5 just thought you would like that fun fact
Mine was definitely a 1994 7.3L IDI Turbo :) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Harvester_IDI
I believe the Powerstroke came out later that year and were referred to as a 1994.5 Cheers, Ray
Ok and I forgot exactly they went to the direct injection but that sounds about right
Nice truck
Just curious about your mileage with the diesel, both running alone and under a load. Thanks for the helpful info.
Hi Tim, we get about 16-18 without the load and anywhere from 8-12 depending on the amount of hills, how fast we drive and wind. Wind is a biggy, if it is more than 25-30 miles a hour we may as well stay in a fancy RV resort till it dies down rather than waste money in diesel it fighting the head winds if we don't have to. haha.
Makes perfect sense. Glad your mileage is good without the load. Was curious because of the large truck and engine. This helps in our planning for an RV. Thanks.
@@LoveYourRV you must have 3.73 gears?
@@1stlast290 4.10 with the E4OD transmission
What is the difference between F250 1993 7.3 idi turbo single axle and F350 1993 7.3 idi turbo dually. My truck is ext cab and i try found out if i can do my single axle truck dually
hi ray..follow you alot...was curious if big blue has an exhaust brake on it to handle hill braking...thanks
No, it has no problems on the down hills though. Big Blue weighs in at 7000 lbs and trailer is 9000 so holds back the rig pretty good. Also has a 4.10 rear end in it I just drop into a lower transmission gear depending on the grade. Hardly have to use the brakes. Going up is more of a problem since it's not a powerhouse by any means but always gets us there eventually, :) Cheers Ray
Toup
Did those mirrors come originally with the truck ? Not the little circle ones
Yes, they did.
Actually the IDI was made by International Harvester (tractor company), & the Powerstroke was the one made by International Navistar
Seems to be a lot of info both ways when I research it. Here is a Wikipedia entry - "After the Agricultural Division sale in 1985, all that remained of IH was the Truck and Engine Divisions. The company changed its name in 1986 to Navistar International Corporation. (The International Harvester name and IH logo were assets of the Agricultural Division and consequently were part of the sale to Tenneco; the IH name and logo are still in use, having been incorporated into the Case IH brand name). In the early 1980s, IH developed a series of reliable large-displacement V8 diesel engines that were sold as an option for heavy-duty Ford 3/4-ton and 1-ton pickup trucks."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navistar_International
Same company. Around '94 they changed their name.
No grease on the hitch....? Like that truck. Bet its still going
Used a plastic lube plate, so no grease was needed on the hitch plate amzn.to/3Uib1zJ
I love my 1994 Chevrolet 6.5 l turbo diesel. It has 131000 miles. Have you had any trouble finding parts for yours?
Luckily, not so far. :)
94.5 is when ford went to power stroke
Do you still own old blue ?
No, engine failed a few years ago and rather than rebuild I ended buying a new Ram with a Cummins motor. Miss the old truck but happy with the extra power and the exhaust brake. Tows like a dream. Cheers, Ray
What is the price of the truck y morhome?
The 1993s also had a turbo
welder3743 Thanks for the correction, I was wrong on that then.
your welcome everyone makes mistakes
As far as I know, the turbo charged version of 7.3 idi was optional.
They did not necessarily have one. Our 93 has an aftermarket turbo on it.
+Logan Patterson The idi turbo came out in mid year of 1993.
In 1994 ford had made dually 4x4 with manual transmission?
Haralabos Lukatos Sorry, I'm not sure about that, maybe someone else will answer. - Ray
Thank you for your answer. I was curious. I think later when i have the money and because my truck need bed. I be wondering if i can put dually axle and 8 ft bed from dually truck in my single axle truck.
I have a 1994 7.3 turbo idi 2 door 4x4 dually manual transmission. 158k still running strong.
And take that K&N off of there unless you want a dusted turbo, hence a dusted motor
175,000 miles its been on there and no mechanic that has worked on the truck has had an issue with it.
Well then I would seriously question your "mechanic" on his real knowledge of the 7.3 IDI or PSD. It's pretty common knowledge to not use a K&N air filter on these....but hey, it's your truck. Pretty nice to take a risk like that.
It's not one mechanic I travel all the time so it's been to plenty of different shops and diesel mechanics for work. Zero of them have told me I better not use the K&N, so knowledge isn't that common.
I wonder, how much does the rig weigh all loaded up when you hitch it on, do you know?
Trailer varies a bit depending on how full the waste and fresh water tanks are between 8800lbs and 9600lbs. Hitch weight is usually around 1800 lbs varying also due to tanks. The total weight truck and trailer is in the 16,000 range
Max specs are Truck GVWR 10,000 Trailer GVWR 10,400 and combined max 20,000lbs
Nice truck. So what do you get for mileage with & without towing?
Enjoy the vids...Thanks
Thanks! As a long term average, it gets about 10 MPG towing our fifth wheel 9000 lbs. Towing in the mountains or wind or if I try to push the speed above 60 MPH it falls to 8, If I keep the RPM around 2000 and speed about 55 with no wind and a good road I'll see 12.
Not towing it can vary from 14 -18 MPG depending how heavy my foot is and the speed, again once over 2000 rpm the fuel efficiently suffers. It has a E4OD auto tranny with 4.10 rear end.
Not the most fuel efficient beast but very reliable.
Love Your RV I'll bet it has the power to toe in the mountains. I use to travel with my father delivering walk-in-freezers. They had gas & diesels. The diesels would pull better in the mountains. lol
How much weight can this pull?
If I remember right the Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR is 20,000 lbs. The truck weighs around 6500 lbs. give or take depending on what you have it loaded with so approx. 13,500 lbs. towing capacity give or take.
@@LoveYourRV
Thank you for responding
I had to know
Why does everyone put the brake controller in the ONLY cubby hole in the entire cab?! *facepalm*
Out of the way and easy to reach if need to manually engage the brake slider.
How’s this truck handle in the snow? Any info on this sub would be great.
It never saw the snow as we go south in the winter, but judging by how it handled in mud and sand I doubt it would that good being it's a dually and not a 4x4
Should’ve said something worth a hoot 😮
How much weight can it pull?
It was rated back then in 1994 for around 13,500 lbs, the comparable trucks today can do up to 30,000 lbs.
Love Your RV My 5th wheel has a dry weight of 11,500. Soooo, I’m good?? Right?
Depends on the exact setup of the truck and your trailer GVWR. Dry weight isn't the one to go by as that's the weight it comes out of the factory at, it will likely be 1500-2000 lbs heavier once it's all loaded up for camping.
Look at the tag on the inside of the driver's door and see what the trucks GCWR is. That's the Gross Combined Weight Rating and is the max both the truck and trailer can weigh. For instance, my trucks GCWR is 20,000 lbs. I've weighed the combo at the scales and I'm 16.500 combined weight with the truck coming in at around 7000 lbs.
So you may be very close to max weight. Which may be fine if you live where its flat like in FLA, but in the western Rockies I think the truck would struggle going up the steep hills. mine does and our trailer is only 9500 lbs. Dry weight rated at 7200
Cheers, Ray
what's the fuel economy not Towing on the highway about 25
No, more like 16-18 it has a 4.10 rear end.
How well did this truck pull at road speed?
We still have the truck, has 175,000 miles now and we use it every winter to tow our 9500 lb fifth wheel from BC down to the US southwest and back. It can tow along at up to 70 MPH no problem on a flat highway with no winds. Add some strong headwind or 4% grades and that drops back tp around 50-55 top speed. Add 6-8% grade and it drops to around 35-40 MPH.
What it means "idi" ?
Ford 7.3 "idi"
Sorry for my english
I know its no good
Indirect Diesel Injection
@@LoveYourRV ok , thanks
What gears ya got in her?
1994 Ford F350 Supercab Long Box 2WD with a 7.3L IDI Turbo Diesel motor putting out 190 HP and 388 ft-lbs of torque. The transmission is an E4OD automatic with overdrive and a 4.10 ratio rear end powering dual rear wheels.
I thought the 1992 and up had a computer.
+Nathaniel Clark There is a simple one for the E4OD transmission. But, not anything for the engine as far as I know. The fuel delivery system is mechanical.
there is a body computer right? because I hear the chime. and there are dashloghts.
There is also cruise control so it might have some type of rudimentary accessory computer. I have the shop manual. I'll have a look and see. Will let you know in a few days.
+Love Your RV And ABS. btw, that diesel is quite clattery, compared to our 1986 Ford F-250 6.9L IDI diesel. I heard the turbo IDIs are less reliable. Nice looking truck though.
Nathaniel Clark 96 and up
Nice, but too bad it's not 4x4.
idi means its not a turbo.
The International Harvester IDI (from Indirect Injection) engine is a 4-stroke 8-cylinder Diesel engine used in International Harvester trucks, Ford F-Series pickups, and Ford E-Series vans from 1983 to 1994. The engine had two displacements: 420 cubic inches (6.9 litres), which was used in Ford trucks from 1983 until 1987, and 444 cubic inches (7.3 litres), which was used in Ford trucks from 1988 until 1994 (naturally aspirated) and in 1993 and 1994 (turbocharged) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Harvester_IDI
The NONtactiCOOL IDI means "Indirect Injection." In 1993-1994, Ford had an optional turbo for the IDI trucks. The exhaust was intentionally restrictive to give way to the up and coming PowerStroke, which had more power than its predecessor. But from '93-'94, these trucks came with an optional factory turbo.
Way to much for a useless IDI
joe bourdeau, I wouldn't dare say useless, as their truck gets them around just fine, and without an expensive repair bill. I'd say it's fulfilling a very useful duty. :)
sorry i got to ask, whats up with 2 gens ?? " @LoveyourRV
They could be wired together to work in tandem. 2 2000W to make 4000W total. I was then able to run the RV air conditioner www.loveyourrv.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Champion-2000-watts-generators-stacked.jpg
Nice truck. Thank you for sharing people your life video
Nice, but too bad it's not 4x4.