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Old 02-19-2009, 09:19 AM
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New to the deisel world. What are some issues to look for when buying a 7.3 PSD. The truck that I'm looking at right now is a 95 7.3 5speed. with 250k
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:22 AM
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I have 263121 miles on mine runs great better than new. make sure you check the oil pan as they all rust and you need to pull engine to change it.
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:28 AM
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New to the deisel world. What are some issues to look for when buying a 7.3 PSD. The truck that I'm looking at right now is a 95 7.3 5speed. with 250k
Search on YouTube for "How to buy a used Powerstroke" or something like that. There's a guy with a video on there. That's what I watched.
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:30 AM
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Thanks for the help.
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:31 AM
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The truck is a standard cab long bed. Rotella change every 10k same guy has owned it since 60k. The truck has been taken care of.
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:35 AM
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YouTube - HOW TO BUY A USED POWERSTROKE DIESEL TRUCK - 1 OF 4
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Old 02-19-2009, 06:57 PM
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that is an awsome guide for buying a psd
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gotta love the OBS!!! and with a manual even better!!!
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Old 02-19-2009, 07:01 PM
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post some pics of the truck!
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