I've still got three of the older IDI International H-Ford diesels. An 85 with a 6.9 and 330K miles, an 87 with a 7.3 and 260K miles, and a 94 with a turbo 7.3 with 240K miles (last 7.3 made before the DI Powerstroke).
6.9 and 7.3 are the same basic engines, but the 7.3 has a slightly larger bore. Both of my non-turbo versions have been extremely reliable and also dogs on fuel mileage and power. My 94 with the factory ATS turbo is pretty good on power and has a gotten a best of 17 MPG empty (E40D trans,4WD and 4.10 axles). The non-turbo 6.9 and 7.3 are both in trucks with C6 transmissions and 4.10 axle ratios. Both get 10-13 MPG.
Note that my 92 Dodge with the 5.9 Cummins, 5 speed Getrag trans and 3.50 axles will easily outpull my 94 Ford with the turbo 7.3 AND get 2-4 MPGs better. That all being said, my Dodge rides like a Sherman tank when empty and my 94 Ford rides like a Cadillac - empty or loaded.
Note I've never had ANY mechanical failures with any of my IH/Ford IDI diesels. Just routine injection-nozzle changes, water pumps, fuel pumps, a few injection pump reseal jobs, etc. All done as routine preventative maintenance and not due to break-downs. Glow plugs were never a problem once the German Beru plugs became the standard replacement (that's what Ford sells now in the Motorcraft box).
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