KnockKnock
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Hello everyone! A couple of weeks ago I picked up my '91 F250 4x4 that is in really nice condition, but in need of an engine. The PO says that the 7.3 IDI died of vapor lock at 70mph on the freeway (suspected of cavitation), and the coolant coming from the back of the block/cylinder head area leads me to believe nothing less. Otherwise, she's an XLT Lariat w/ real nice buckets (grey interior), and only missing a center console and stereo to be real close to 100% interior-wise. The body was repainted at some point, and I found a 2" cancerous hole along the SuperCab rocker, and needs a good re-spray w/ clear on a bit of the pass.-side bed, but again, still in very nice condition. But reading is boring, and typing is even moreso, so here's a pic:
I have hopes in the recent future for finding a later-model 6.9 short block to drop in, but as with most all of us, $ is always a determining factor. Further future hopes include steel wheels & Econoline dog-dishes instead of the foot-wide 33's on there now, and a solid front axle from an F350 would be nice too ...if only I hadn't forgotten where I planted that money-tree.
I've got some experience around gassers, but I haven't messed too much with diesels; makes me glad to have found this forum with such a wealth of knowledge so readily available, and I thank the OB staff and all of you that make it happen. Kk
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I have hopes in the recent future for finding a later-model 6.9 short block to drop in, but as with most all of us, $ is always a determining factor. Further future hopes include steel wheels & Econoline dog-dishes instead of the foot-wide 33's on there now, and a solid front axle from an F350 would be nice too ...if only I hadn't forgotten where I planted that money-tree.
I've got some experience around gassers, but I haven't messed too much with diesels; makes me glad to have found this forum with such a wealth of knowledge so readily available, and I thank the OB staff and all of you that make it happen. Kk
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