bilbo
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Oct 29, 2016
- Messages
- 786
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- Points
- 93
- Location
- South Florida
- Vehicle Year
- 1983
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.3L
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- 0
- Total Drop
- 0
I just picked up a 94 F250 with the NA IDI diesel and 5 speed manual. When I take off from a stop the truck shudders and hops. Once underway it’s smooth, and gear changes are uneventful. At first I thought it was me not doing things right. I’ve had many manual gas engine vehicles but It’s my first diesel I’ve owned and the first manual diesel I have driven and it’s a bit different so I’m not sure. Does anyone have any experience with these? Do I just suck at driving a manual or might there be something really wrong?
Aside from that it drives great and I now understand why everyone likes these for pulling. I think it only needs two gears, 1st to get rolling and put it in 5th and drive away.
Aside from that it drives great and I now understand why everyone likes these for pulling. I think it only needs two gears, 1st to get rolling and put it in 5th and drive away.