so i found a guy who needs to get rid of a 7.3 motor fast. i can probably get it for under $1000.

this is what i know about it. it's out of a higher mileage 2001 f350. It was coded and verified that is has the forged connecting rods (pulled oil pan to look). he says it's missing the oil pressure sensor and a cps sensor and that's it. he also said the inside of the cylinder walls looked good with no scoring or anything.

so, should i buy it? what do i need to check on the motor? compression test? im still new to mechanic work and not sure how to do one of these?

i'm thinking of having it for a backup motor or if i can turn it around and make some money off of it, id be willing to part with it too.
how much could i expect to get from something like this? i know these motors are expensive and it seems like a good price.

he also has a van turbo he said he would sell me for $100. whats your guys opinion on the van turbo?

 

If you have the cash to put towards both I think I would scoop them up at those prices.If you did not need/use the motor,it will make money.
I would stick that van turbo on if you have the mods to support it.
Looks like you do

 

Sounds like a decent deal to me.

I kind of like the van turbo.

 

sounds real good to mew

 

I wouldn't mind having an extra forged-rod motor lying around and/or a van turbo in my possession.

 

so whats the easiest way to tell if its in good working order?

 

If you decide to sell the van turbo, i'd be interested in it

 

hes also got a warn M8274-50 winch rated for 8000 pounds. would this be sufficient for my truck?

 

Are you keeping the motor ?

 

Nope.
You should have a 12k winch or larger. Unless you only plan to pull your truck on good ground.
An 8k winch is about good for a jeep with a mild lift and tires.
If you use it for utility on your truck then sure, but to pull yourself out of the mud when stuck, even with a snatchblock, it will strain on the second wrap (unless your barely stuck, which I am never)

 

What is the differance between tha van turbo and the truck turbo?

 

Dont know yet. Why?

 

Okay. Thats what i was thinking.

 

Well, after thinking it over, I'm gonna play it safe on this one. I really don't know enough about it to be comfortable buying it. I actually see them for sale quite often in these parts.

The "van turbo" turned out to be a 94-97 turbo.

Here is the link to the craigslist posting if anyone else is interested.
7.3 Diesel Engine - Ford Powerstroke (forged rods)

He's getting desperate to sell it, so you could probably get an awesome deal on it.

Thanks for all the info guys.

 

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