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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: The Gilly on September 21, 2004, 04:05:31 PM

Title: F250 with 7.3L Powerstroke
Post by: The Gilly on September 21, 2004, 04:05:31 PM

I'm looking at a '96 with only 90000K.  I've heard that these are great engines with one big problem.  Cavitation in the water jacket.  How do you guy's like them?  I need a 3/4T ext. cab for hauling an 11 1/2' camper followed buy the  15' Grumman, 1 wife, 2 kids and a 15lb. dog.  Note the important stuff is listed first ;D

What do you think?

Title: Re: F250 with 7.3L Powerstroke
Post by: Sandhead on September 21, 2004, 07:27:23 PM

 I'm up here (temporary? I don't know) in Fort St. John and lots of people drive that truck around. Seems like a good truck in my totally unqualified opinion.

Title: Re: F250 with 7.3L Powerstroke
Post by: little fish on September 21, 2004, 11:42:46 PM

As long as you use the proper anti-freeze and test it on a regular bases, your engine will last a long time. Go talk to the guys at Co-Van International in Coquitlam they will provide you with a wealth of info. I have over 450,000 km with no major problem. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: F250 with 7.3L Powerstroke
Post by: The Gilly on September 22, 2004, 11:00:37 AM

Thanks guy's.  My wife will have to use it to commute as well :o  I am passing on this truck and waiting for a 4x4.

Title: Re: F250 with 7.3L Powerstroke
Post by: bigguy on September 22, 2004, 03:26:54 PM

Wife and Kids will not fit!!!

Title: Re: F250 with 7.3L Powerstroke
Post by: The Gilly on September 23, 2004, 08:20:30 AM

 ;D Guess it's me & the dog  ;D