Diesel heads are buying them cheap, modifying them on reasonable budgets, and are making incredible horsepower with them. Generally, you will see more boost in higher gears and heavier loads. Basically, the harder your engine works, the more boost you should see. I was under the impression from reading various diesel boards that stock OBS 7.
Then, add stuff like water pump, injectors, turbo rebuild, up-pipes, fuel bowl rebuild, etc. Sign up for more restomod content to add horsepower to your inbox. Complex Yet Durable Fuel Injection System Though a bit labyrinthine, the oil-activated fuel injection system used on the 7. They Keep Their Cool Even though early 7.
Simple Engine Design Virtually nothing is exotic about the large bore, 7. Fixed Geometry Turbo A fixed geometry, journal bearing turbocharger kept the forced induction side of the 7. More From Driving Line Want to know more about the 7. We've detailed everything that made it so legendary. Recommended For You.
Project Paw-Paw: Part Project Paw-Paw: Part 3. Project Paw-Paw: Part 2. Subscription Confirmed! Look for the latest news stories and features, sent straight to your inbox! That's getting up there in my opinion. Especially if you don't know what kind of engine work has been done on this truck, you could be looking at some major repairs coming up. That engine just got recalled too, so you'll have to make sure that got taken care of. If I were you, I would keep looking.
Being an F, I would have to think that truck has done alot of work to put on that many miles, that's close to averaging 25k per year. Just my thoughts, hope that helps ya FTO. Location Indianapolis. The kid that owns this truck now calls me a few times a year and the last I spoke with him it had close to , on it.
The truck has had only minor repairs done, no major overhaul. The biggest repair so far has been a rebuilt transmission then a wiring harness for the injectors, and a water pump. This truck was not babied when I had but it maintained regularly as it is now since the boy lives on afrm so it still gets used quite hard. Mark Witcher Senior Member. Location washington state. Unless its a steal of a deal, I would take it to diesel shop for a engine diagnostic before buying.
Location pa. Location Springfield, Pa. The older 7. Anyways the recall is for a sensor its no big deal. I woud take a high milege 7. Gicon Senior Member. Location MA. I am pretty sure that is a half a million mile engine. Now whether or not you want to be the one to put those k miles on it and foot the repair bills in the mean time is another story.
I think it would go to k though. Location Central Minnesota. Gicon; said:. Click to expand Thanks guys. The truck ahs been babied. High Mileage It is not uncommon to see a used diesel truck for sale with over , miles on it. Granted, diesel engines typically have better reliability than a gasoline equivalent, but high mileage remains a concern. A gasoline powered truck can run for , miles. Conversely, a diesel truck has a longer lifespan and can run for at least , and as much as , miles.
In reality the 7. They are simple, loud, and adequately powered. I sought out the 7. A LOT of these trucks have , , k miles on them. The advantage in fuel economy is marginal. According to fuelly.
The same report shows the 6. The 6. Many truckers leave their trucks running to keep their engines warm. Therefore, many truckers will keep the trucks running to keep them warm and to keep oil and coolant circulating the motor. Extremely cold temperatures can create havoc on a truck running diesel. In fact, diesel fuel will thicken as it gets cold. International 7. MTU 16V
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