Which year was the best Ford F250 Diesel Engine?
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99.5 7.3 already had the compressor wheel update to cure loud noise, but the early wheel does not surge in the 16-20 psi range. Late 2000-2001 they changed the number 8 injector to eliminate noise caused by air in the return less fuel system, 99 and 2000 had forged rods 01-03 had powdered metal of a weaker design. If you have a 6.0 keep 10,000 on hand at all times. Not if but when the headgaskets, egr cooler, ficm, hipop, injectors, front crank seal will fail and leave you stranded
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You can distinguish an early 99 from a late by the v8 powerstroke emblem on the front fender instead of on the door like the others, a late 99 has red on the emblem all others just chrome letters on a black emblem
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