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as neverhp stated, the pumps on the passenger side of the ford engines. also a even quicker way, the early cummins engines will have 6 individual valve covers. in a medium truck i would prefer the ford engines from a power standpoint, and likely a reliabilty standpoint. the cummins is a solid pickup engine, and light equipment engine. however from what i have witnessed, when the hp goes up, and the work[ like a medium is subject to] starts, the 5.9 cummins is not that impressive. to be quite honest, i have seen many 210hp 5.9 engines in mediums, replaced at low miles. lower hp engines seem to hold up better. for a farm truck, either will serve you well, if they chk out ok. btw; when ford cummins did their so called venture, the 5.9 was called a 1060 engine by ford. the engine data plate will show this info as well as build date of the engine. also, if you really want a good solid truck, with a good drivetrain, give the internationals a look. the dt466 engine they use is second to none. i have owned over 20 medium trucks over the years, gas and diesel. bottom line, i have concluded the the international is the best for the dollar.
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the fleet; ferds ,02'f350,01'f450.the generals ,82'2500, 82'2500 4x4, 82' blazer, 86' blazer ,93'3500, 96'3500, and a 99' 3500hd with 12 valve cummins power. the goats, 90'd250, 91'd350 4x4, 05'3500. all are diesel powered. a list of bigger stuff, as well as gasser's, got lucky, wife comes from a family that collects junk iron too!
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