Buy some test tools, forget most shops, as said these engines appear to have a lot of blowby when in fine shape. I could be so buried in work if I had a shop.
avoid washing in the intake valley area. the CDR tube seals poorly and you will fill your crankcase with water.Hey thanks for the replies, I didn't receive the email notifications that showed I was getting responses to this thread! I ended up buying the other motor for $500 and have decided to go ahead with the swap. I just bought the factory service manual (on CD) and have been looking at this thread http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?65128-Just-purchased-F250-6-9&highlight=6.9+swap. Does anyone else know of a good write up on doing this swap? Thankfully this will be plug and play since the new motor is of the same year.
Here's a pic of the new motor. I have been working on degreasing it. I am going to touch up some of the grey paint on it as well before it goes in.
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Yes it does have the factory water separator. What system should I replace it with. I am planning on putting in an electric fan too (read a good write up about doing that).
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i'd like to make a counterpoint to this "mechanic's" statement.Maybe its just the flat rate guy talking in my head, but I mean, its just a pickup, why even waste the time pulling the clip? I don't see the time and potential broken parts risk worth the benefit. Then again I have never been the poster child for sane tactics when it comes to just about everything.