And now to something completely different. Ford 7.3 E350 Ambulance

[KCP]

Ever since I sold the E350 cargo/camper van last year my wife keeps begging me to get a campervan again. So as luck goes and me not having enough projects and work, I could get my hands on a '94 Ford E350 ex-Ambulance with the 7.3 natural aspirated Diesel. This should be the IDI variant.
The Ambulance is a SRW mini-mod, completely gutted by the PO and would suit my needs perfectly.
I do know the E-Series platform, but not the Diesel. Do we have 7.3 knowledge on this board?

 

[jlcustomz]

Interesting, I almost got one 20 years ago for a work truck. One positive thing about getting an ex ambulance is they generally got very scheduled maintenance during service years. Sorry I don't know more on the diesels, but I do know the old 7.3's were considered some of the better & more reliable diesels sold under ford name.
Is there something specific you want to know? I know a few people locally that may have some info.

 

[DRIVEN]

Don't really think you need to know anything about them. They just seem to run and run and run with the most basic of maintenance.

Now, where are all the photos?

 

[KCP]

I already know that the IDI 7.3 are good for half a million+ miles when maintained well. This one served duty in Amsterdam and has a whooping 230k km's on the clock. I just need a heads up what to look for on the 7.3 in general.

 

[TURNA]

We use them at work.

They take a hard azz beating from us and keep on going.

 

[KCP]

Now, where are all the photos?

What I like is the side doors on both sides and the passenger side having windows in the door and quarter, as well as the back doors with sliding windows.

 

[Supercharged111]

I can tell you an NA IDI 7.3 will be gutless, but reliable as previously pointed out.

 

[KCP]

I don't expect a 8800lbs/180hp mothership to roll up the tarmac, so I can live with a gutless wonder.

 

[motorheadmike]

This is sweet!

 

[Ribbedroof]

Only real issue with the 7.3 I had for 102,000 miles was Injector O-rings at about 300,000 miles. Everything else was just normal maintenance. Chassis parts at 300,000+ is another matter