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Old 03-31-2011, 09:26 PM
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He didn't say what kind of trailer. It would do just fine with a small one or two horse...
 
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im not trying to open up a can of worms i mean pennsylvania oil its a differnt type of oil its been my experience in my family its no different than tires some people love a brand others wouldnt put that same brand on there lawnmower if it was given to them its all preference im just sayin my familys luck with it. and ya im runnin wearever gold synthetic dot 3 brake fluid it was the same price as other.
 
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Thanks again for the advice. I'll do my best at looking this truck over. I would like to upgrade the trans later. I plan on taking good care of it as I do with all my other rides. I do know that in this area finding a truck without rust after it's been on the road for 5 years is nice!!! I can do mechanical work but body work is like trying to speak another language. Heck maybe I'll get lucky someday and find an F250 for parts. LOL I would rather it have the 351W but I can do that in a later date. Also I'm just tired of driving an automatic.
 
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Old 04-01-2011, 08:21 AM
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No matter what, give it a good tune up.

Run a can of seafoam in the gasoline also. I am a firm believer in that stuff now. My engine was ticking (either a lifter or injector) and was sucking down the fuel. I ran a can of Seafoam though the gas tank and the tick went away and my truck is now using 1/8 of a tank when it was using 1/4.
 
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Old 04-01-2011, 12:47 PM
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I too belive in Seafoam. I have seen what it can do and I plan on using some.
 
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