E-Series VansTechnical discussion of topics related to vans powered by any of the Navistar engines. This covers a broad number of years, but there isn't enough demand to split it any further.
Well, 5 years ago it had 153,000 miles. Now it has 123,000. Interesting.
Still, it looks clean. The 7.3 is reliable.
Mike
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04 E-350 Ext. 6.0L PSD 4.10LS 9700# w/driver
D70 Full floating rear axle from a cutaway van
Sportsmobile camper conversion w/penthouse top
140A Alternator. 125W solar panel. Sportsmobile off-road trailer.
96,258 miles. 16.63 mpg average
From Cal to Alaska, Key West, Labrador/Newfoundland and points in between
Salem Kroger coil spring 4wd conversion - 4" lift
05 F350 front axle and aluminum wheels 275/70-18 tires.
46 Gal tank - harpooned pump vent tube.
Scangauge. DieselSite Coolant Filter@72K. Fumoto valve. Amsoil dual remote oil filter setup.
176 days in the shop - not counting the 4wd conversion time - Replaced front springs, 2 injectors, Trans housing, 3rd gear, Reverse planetary assy, Turbo, Alternator, another Alternator, Turbo hose fitting, Block Heater, Door lock, Front axle seals - all under warranty. AC hose, 1 injector, Batteries not under warranty.
These are great vans but they can bankrupt you if you get the wrong one or you don't know how to care for and maintain and service and fix them yourself. The 7.3L and the E40D can be great if they don't give you trouble. You can sink thousands of dollars into one of these in the blink of an eye or drive them for years and years and be trouble free if you get the right one and maintain it right. They are very cheap to buy because of this. It's a crap shoot and if you can't take the chance of a major loss to your finances, I recommend you stay away. That said, with the right one you would be really happy, year in and year out. Buying without driving it and getting a mechanics opinion and inspection and getting the real lowdown on what's going on with it and what it has done and what might be acting up now is really a gamble.
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Bumper to bumper, Full Synthetic!!! Rotella T 5-40(7.3L) -- Mobil 1 Mercon V(E40D) -- Amsoil Extreme 75-90(Danas 60) -- Detroit Lakes, Minnesota -- "Boating has always been a rich mans hobby". -- 1996 E350 XLT Club Wagon 15 Passenger Van. -- Purchased 10-21-2009 for $700 cash with 620,000 miles on it! -- It's mint and beautiful! -- I love it! -- I am 64 years old and a professional mechanic and truck driver for over 45 years. --I am now a rich man driving a $50,000 prime time Ford that gets 21 MPG(HWY) & 16 MPG(Town).
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), frame cover. maybe a Herd front bumper.
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