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01-01-2005, 05:43 PM
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5.9l I6 Turbodisel
First things first.
My everyone have a safe and happy New Year  Need the groups advise.. Looking at buying a 1999 Dodge 3/4 ton long bed Truck, Has everything on it that I might need, The power plant is a powerstroke motor with 94,00 miles on it. I've never owend a diesel engine before can someone tell me what to look for when taking for test drive? If anyone owens a truck like this any other pointers Would help. Thanks in advance MR. LUCKY
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01-01-2005, 06:35 PM
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I recently sold my '93 Dodge Cummins clubcab 4x4. The engine is a thing of wonder, but the rest of the truck suffered from embarassing body integrity and hardware issues. Loved the engine, but hated the rest of the truck. Never let me down though...
Try the Turbodiesel Register website for more info.
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01-02-2005, 11:30 AM
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I have a very similar truck. 106K, and I've only had to replace the A/C compressor. I'm still on the OEM tires, brakes, and clutch. If the truck is an automatic, get the BIGGEST tranny cooler you can fit behind the grille, and plumb it in series with the factory unit, if this has not already been done by the previous owner. Auto trannies were a serious weak link behind the Cummins. Oh yes, one other warning since this will be the ISB series with the rotary fuel pump - NEVER, NEVER, NEVER crank that engine with a dry fuel pump. It WILL cause premautre failure of the fuel pump down the road. There is an electric lift pump to help prime the fuel system after changing the fuel filter. Always verify that the fuel filter cannister is 100% full before starting after a filter change.
I have zero squeaks, rattles, or other funky noises. The engines are loud, but not obtrusively so, once in the cab. At 94k miles, it will still be a "young" engine, especially if it has had proper maintenance. Ask for records, and look under the hood. There shouldn't be any leaks. The crankcase does vent to the outside air right in front of the front anti-roll bar - so expect so see oily gunk there. If things look clean, and they have records of the maintenance, then you are only going to have to deal with the normal gigs on a used car, look for signs of being wrecked, etc. Odometers are digital, and I cannot think of any way that they can be tampered with. Get a carfax on the vin to double check for any red flags on the vin. Last edited by Diesel Power; 01-02-2005 at 11:37 AM.
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01-02-2005, 05:37 PM
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I have owned both Ford & Dodge
I had a 93 Dodge Cummins, ran fine no problems. I now own a 2000 Ford Powerstroke 7.3 Diesel and I can say the Ford beats the Dodge in MPG and power..
go to www.ford-truck.com and join
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2000 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4 2006 Mazda Tribute 1983 Black 300 D (donated to charity) 1993 Teal 300 D (160K) Sold "I love the smell of burnt diesel fuel in the morning, it smells like ....VICTORY" Semper Fidelis USMC 1973-1976
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01-03-2005, 04:04 AM
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IMHO, with the power wars that began in '94 and caught fire in the late '90's, there's no comparison. A '93 Dodge would probably outrun my '84 Ford.  BTW, the TDR's an excellent site, but may I also recommend www.dieseltruckresource.com ...it's set up much like the TDR, but registration and posting is free.
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01-03-2005, 07:28 AM
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Yes I have driven a newer Dodge Diesel, Both of them have the same engine as before. I like the Dodge too and no body can compete with the duration of the Cummings engines, but still my Ford has more power and gets 17-20 MPG..
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2000 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4 2006 Mazda Tribute 1983 Black 300 D (donated to charity) 1993 Teal 300 D (160K) Sold "I love the smell of burnt diesel fuel in the morning, it smells like ....VICTORY" Semper Fidelis USMC 1973-1976
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