[CTC]

hello guys, i am about to buy a E-350 SD cargo van, and i'd like to know what years to avoid, either 1999-2001 with 7.3 liter or 2001-05?
What problems should i expect to find on these years, any recalls? any problems found in the engine compartment? suspenssion, body, chassis? anything will be helpful.
I need it for my window film business and it is require for me to travel long distances, carry extended ladders and/or scafold. Which of these two engines (7.3 or 6.0) are reliable on diesel? and looking to get a biodiesel kit in the future.
Any opinions I will really appriciate it.
Thanks.

 

[MADVAN]

Don't know how old you want to go. I would stay away from the 6.0.
PM Bill (sixiron). He has a 98 for sale.

Edit for Bill's van is sold. But still have a chance. He has not been paid.

Bill

 

[CTC]

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Don't know how old you want to go. I would stay away from the 6.0.
PM Bill (sixiron). He has a 98 for sale.

Edit for Bill's van is sold. But still have a chance. He has not been paid.

Bill

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Thank you.
I will stay away from 6.0's /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Any upgrades for 7.3 engines besides, intake, exhaust and chip? like better cool-oil-pan for the transmission?
I have a 00 f-350 SD and my mods are the same: intake, exhaust and oil pan.
Thanks.

 

[AL_Fishing]

CTC,

You can do the Mod Squad on the 7.3L engine, the sky is the limit.

I have a 2000 350 Super Duty PSD 7.3L extended with a conversion package, it's like a rolling livingroom.

The vans are just fine stock, but you can get so much more from the van with a few mods, 4" exhaust, chip or tuner, guages, K&N Air Filters to start.

I use the Superchips tuner and I get an instant 60-80 HP just from that.


IM so happy to own a 7.3L engine.


I have a magnet on the engine oil-oil filter, and when I install a new AirDog Filter system I will install the magnets on them as well.

http://www.filtermag.com/tech.php

http://www.filtermag.com/fuelsys.php

super strong oil filter magnet and after the oil was changed the guy at the shop cut it with a sawzall and you could see all the sludge and metal stuff inside. The magnet is so strong you cannot pull it off with your fingers. You need to screw in a special screw on one side to force it up about 1/4" plus so you can get a screwdriver behind it. No need to worry about someone stealing it, without the screw/tool it is stuck on for good.