Ford 7.3 Diesel...only 185 HP
Hard to believe that the first 7.3 was only 185 horsepower. Was also IDI (In Direct Injection) and non turbo for those who were not paying attention to diesel powered trucks back in the late 80's.:...
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One of the most amazing things I recall about the 7.3 TDI, was how good it would start in cold weather compared to the earlier versions.
I recall a logging contractor coming in on a Saturday morning in January when it was about -30F.
He had heard about the new motor and wanted to check it out but figured we would have to plug it in for the day at least before it would go.
I kidded him that if I walked across the road and it fired up right now he had to buy it.
It did and he did... :W.
The trick was to cycle the glow plugs twice and they would usually start, BUT NOISY!!!!!
I recall a logging contractor coming in on a Saturday morning in January when it was about -30F.
He had heard about the new motor and wanted to check it out but figured we would have to plug it in for the day at least before it would go.
I kidded him that if I walked across the road and it fired up right now he had to buy it.
It did and he did... :W.
The trick was to cycle the glow plugs twice and they would usually start, BUT NOISY!!!!!
