Big Blue is Back! 6 Voltage Regulators & 3 Alternators Later!

[Lockedhearts]

I finally had had enough of blowing VR's every day , so it was suggested that I take it to someone who does Auto Electric and specializes in Alternators.
He still could not find the problem, but we did fix it (at least so far) He puton a conversion alternator with internal regulator and by passed all the other garbage.
I picked it up yesterday and so far so good, except the blower motor for the Air/heat is going out (it's always something) gonna replace that tomorrow as I am off to FL in it Friday, pulling a Horse Trailer and praying she will not let me down!
I am seriously thinking I might need to make up my mind to go ahead and put Blue up for sale and buy something newer.
So, what would a 91 F350 in decent shape (no major body damage, but needs paint and the tailgate fixed) with 239,000 miles, Ice cold air, nice toasty heat, power windows and doors be worth?

 

[Exekiel69]

Not nearly as much as a new-er one. Honestly, if it is just some bugs I would fix them and be happy, it will cost a lot less and Yes I know it is frustrating some times but once fixed You'll want to keep it in the stable again. For what I see, it is not power You are after but reliability.

 

[Agnem]

Ah yes, one of those infamous "1 wire alternators". Interesting that a specialist couldn't find the problem. I'd agree that with that kind of mileage, it won't fetch very much. Probably 2 to 3K. A newer rig and the monthly payments that come with it, could fund quite a few repairs on old Blue. If your going to get a loan, you could always just buy a rebuilt engine and trans with a warranty for it, and be good for a long time.

 

[Lockedhearts]

The Engine is strong, and I put a brand new Ford Tranny in it 3 years ago. The issues with this truck are all ODD! I drive this truck everyday to work (45 miles each way) It also pulls my 3 horse bumper pull trailer (steel) all over the place) I love this truck but it just seems that every week it is something else. I can't use my front tank because it intermittently "shuts" fuel off (mechanic says likely pick up clogged) The back tank runs out when it says 1/4 tank. This is just frustrating and I am getting to the point of not trusting my truck.
I am not planning to go buy a brand new one but was thinking a late 90's (98-99) or early 00's (01-02) F250, wish I could keep Blue and do that but that is not feasible.
I think right now I have to weigh my options at this point.

 

[Agnem]

Well of course only you can decide what is right for you, but I didn't hear you describe anything that didn't sound like something a couple of hours under the truck couldn't cure. Fuel tank problems are common, and once fixed your good for another couple of decades.