need info on 94 powerstrokes

[wrecks alot]

lookling at maybe getting a 94 f250 powerstroke manual trans not as new as i would like but the price is good has 205000 miles what fuel mileage and problems could i expect from the motor and is there any thing to look out for on these models just looking for something to pull a trailer with once in a while wont be a daily driver thanks

[hilinerider]

only issue i knew of from my bro and friends that had em, check wire harness under valve covers and check glow plugs or she'l b hard startin

[littleredstroker]

Originally Posted by wrecks alot

lookling at maybe getting a 94 f250 powerstroke manual trans not as new as i would like but the price is good has 205000 miles what fuel mileage and problems could i expect from the motor and is there any thing to look out for on these models just looking for something to pull a trailer with once in a while wont be a daily driver thanks

Is it the 94 7.3 turbo diesel or the 94.5 powerstroke ? Depending on gearing 14-17 highway with that many miles.

sent while trying not to JJ My rods!!!!!!

[thinksnowinmo]

got a 94 & 95 they pull like hell. will out pull my 01 cummins. the 95 is 4wd gets about 15 the 94 is 2wd and gets great milege. the valve cover gaskets are a problem. when they go bad it will start missing at idel . seem like every time someting goes badd its 200 bucks them two years are the best in my opinion. hope that helps & good luck & both have right at 300,000

[RMKcowboy]

Originally Posted by littleredstroker

Is it the 94 7.3 turbo diesel or the 94.5 powerstroke ? Depending on gearing 14-17 highway with that many miles.

sent while trying not to JJ My rods!!!!!!

I recognize you from PSA, I go by superduty4x4 over there.

Other things you should check and/or know about- the stock front end on those trucks are notorious for eating ball joints, especially if you're running bigger than stock size tires. Real easy to tell if the front end is worn out, the tires tip in toward the top so if you're looking at the front of the truck, it looks like this / \
Check in the valley of the motor for any fluids... there shouldn't be any but you'll probably find some fuel at least. The fuel pump and fuel filter are both mounted on the engine and common sources of fuel leaks. The fuel bowl is an easy fix (pull it and put new O-rings in it) but the fuel pump is under the turbo and can be a real PITA to change and to keep it from leaking. If the pump is bad there is a weep hole on the bottom that will drizzle fuel into the valley.
Pull the intake off and check the turbo for signs of dusting. The edges of the compressor wheel blades should be smooth and straight, and relatively sharp. Any dings, nicks, gouges, or bent fins means it has swallowed something through the intake. And on that note... the OEM air box is notorious for leaking and should be tossed PDQ.
Take the oil fill cap off and set it upside down over the hole it screws into. If it rattles off from engine vibration that's good, if it gets blown up into the air thats bad and means you're probably looking at a rebuild soon.
Check for signs of oil in the coolant bottle, bad injector O-rings can let oil get into the coolant.
There's probably more I'm forgetting but that's a pretty good start of things to check.