Late 80's to early 90's Ford Diesel?

I've been seeing a lot of these trucks in the auto trader, and I've kinda been keeping an eye out for a decent daily/tow pig. How do the early generation PowerStroke turbo diesels stand up? Any downsides or problems to look for? Thanks in advance guys.

I had a '91 Super-duty flatbed with a 5-speed I used to run around in when I was working for my Dad. I kept her real clean. Plus, she had Alcoas on her. They make good power and mine was real reliable, but don't expect to get anywhere quick.

The older motors are just that...old. The pre-Powerstroke Navistar engines you will get in those Fords are good engines, but just keep in mind, it's an old diesel. It's a far cry from their new, turbocharged counterparts.

The Powerstrokes/Cummins/Duramax's are a new breed of diesel. That's what most folks expect out of a diesel engine nowadays. A lot of these people have never driven an older, N/A diesel-powered truck.

I liked mine. And that says a lot coming from a Chevy guy.

Like I said, it was very reliable, and we never had to do any major repairs. I think I had somewhere in the neighborhood of 275 k on it, and she was still running strong when Pops got rid of her. I still see her running around town today. I kinda miss her...

If you really want a Powerstroke, I THINK they started producing the 7.3's in '95. I THINK. I'm sure someone will correct me.

So a square body with the 7.3 would be worth my time? I've seen some of those around for sale to. Thanks for the input.

mine is a 95, the first year for the powerstroke. it has close to 400k and runnin strong I have seen these engines with more than a million miles on them. It is all in the way your engine is maintained. I love my truck and would go cross country with out a single thought. my .02

A friend of mine has a car lot and his 2000 has like 350,000 and he pulls a 53' wedge car trailer all over the country picken up cars.