i have a IH 2000 4700 T444e (had it for about 4 weeks). i was wanting to know since the engine is pretty much the same as my 96 7.3 what parts might interchange? I am sure part #'s may be different but the parts may interchange saving a BUNCH on $$$$.

 

Every part would interchange.. The problem with that is every part may need to be changed to make the part you want to change work...

Why would parts ford bought through international be cheaper than going straight through international for parts?

I dont know who's cheaper?? I would assume fords parts would be marked up higher though.

 

It all depends on the part. I sell IH and Ford. I have to cross the numbers and check them against each other. No ryme or reason to the price, but some are cheaper from Ford, and some are cheaper through IH.

 

my thinking is that some parts for my 7.3 are carried at the local parts store. So if any of those parts interchange I can use them.

 

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Actually three. Minuteman Trucks in Walpole MA does as well.

 

Sorry, I wasn't aware that you are a Ford Dealer.