Posted by jdemaris on June 01, 2010 at 06:40:56 from (67.142.130.19):
In Reply to: Re: 7.3 powerstroke posted by RodInNS on June 01, 2010 at 05:36:15:
The "B" tests are for engines being used hard, and NOT for empty pickup trucks driving down the highway, being used like cars.
Also, the test relates to the first major failure, which may, or may not be repairable.
The 7.3 Powerstroke is also used in IH medium duty trucks and has held up fine, i.e. just as well as 5.9 Cummins. But, I'll assume that medium-duty trucks are often fleet trucks and very well maintained.
I can't comment on people that you know, but around here a failure in any Ford-IH IDI 6.9/7.3, or later DI Powerstroke 7.3 was and is extremely rare. The trucks rot or wear out, engines get pulled and then used in something else. Same with the Cummins 3.9s and 5.9s.
My 85 Ford F250 with a 6.9 has over 400K miles and runs perfect with NO major repairs ever. But, it's a fuel-hog.
My 94 Ford F250 with the IDI 7.3 turbo just turned 300K and it pulled a gooseneck trailer most of its life. It too has never had a major repair and runs perfect. It's better on fuel then the 6.9, but not by much.
My 92 Dodge W250 with the 5.9 turbo/intercooled Cummins has over 300K and also has never had a major repair. Also a trailer puller and also great on fuel use.
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