Thoughts on a 2002 F350 7.3

[TFOGGER]

My 89 F250 has the turning radius of an aircraft carrier, so that's not a big deal to me. The truck I'm looking at is in good cosmetic condition, 224K on the clock, and the owner says he has full service records. Assuming that checks out, I'll probably make a reasonable offer on it.

[DFBrews]

Glow plugs and the occasional high pressure oil actuated injector problem but damn good motor

[roberth]

They ride a bit rougher than the coil springs. They switched in 05ish. The pre 05's with leafs don't turn as tight. If you've driven a 90's F250 with the twin I beam, its about like that. The coil fronts turn like an old school Bronco. I have to cut super W I D E just to do a U turn on in my work truck. Not a big deal.

That is because leaf springs are for men, not pansies who want their truck to ride like a car.

[bnred9]

The 7.3 is King, I still have a 02 F-350 Supercab, 4X4. Dang thing was Cherry tell this last hail storm.

[Jamnanc]

If you like that sound, and I do, then it's the best, although the Cummings from that era is a badass too.

[sportbikeco]

Id go for a 2005+ super duty with the 6.0 but fix the get cooler. Coils on the front ride way better and you can turn way tighter.

[O2HeN2]

Someone already mentioned the cam sensor. In addition, if this is your first diesel, make sure the coolant is correctly treated to avoid cavitation and replace the stock top radiator hose with the dual alternator hose (ambulance mod). The standard hose runs through the MIDDLE of the serpentine belt, making on the road changes impossible (when I replace my belt, I throw the old one in the truck, just in case). The dual alternator hose runs outside the belt, as anyone with half a brain would run it.

I don't believe Ford actually pulled that stunt to save a few pennies.

O2

Ps. Don't know if the hose is routed the same way on a 2002 as it was on my older F250.

[brutal]

If you like that sound, and I do, then it's the best, although the Cummings from that era is a badass too.

What's a Cummings?

[MED]

My sister has an '03 on the farm and it seems to get the job done...only issues have been glow plugs and some electrical issues.

Those things have a damn good chassis...personally not a fan of the engine but they get the job done.

[SouthPaw]

Id go for a 2005+ super duty with the 6.0 but fix the get cooler. Coils on the front ride way better and you can turn way tighter.

Did TFOGGER recently screw you over or something?

The coil springs are a huge improvement but the 6.0's never can run long enough to enjoy them.