junk
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My 93 with low compression had 180,000 miles. Now I found a truck with a good engine to part out. Otherwise I'd of probably gone through my engine. I plow with my 93. It's got a turbo 7.3, 5-speedd, and 3.55 gears. It plows great. Not sure I'd do anything different. If it's a heavy snow I drop to low range. I wouldn't want to use a t-19 because they are a slow shifting transmission. I don't like the overdrive auto's (E40D particularly) in these trucks because they can get expensive when they have issues.
I would not discount the 1st truck but starting hard can be lots of things. Many are fairly simple and are basic maintenance for these trucks. Could always check the blowby when it's running. That gives an indication of engine health. The Dana 60, turbo, and 5-speed are all big bonuses in my book. There is a lot of $$ even in just parts.
Dana 60 axle looks like this.
3/4ton dana 50 stuff has pivot points in the center of the truck. the axle tubes are also stampings from plate vs round tubes.
Good luck with the purchase.
I would not discount the 1st truck but starting hard can be lots of things. Many are fairly simple and are basic maintenance for these trucks. Could always check the blowby when it's running. That gives an indication of engine health. The Dana 60, turbo, and 5-speed are all big bonuses in my book. There is a lot of $$ even in just parts.
Dana 60 axle looks like this.
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3/4ton dana 50 stuff has pivot points in the center of the truck. the axle tubes are also stampings from plate vs round tubes.
Good luck with the purchase.
