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Then don't ya think you should be buying a 250 up front? Instead of getting a 150 and then replacing differentials and springs and brakes and whatever else to get up to a 250 rating?
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What are trying to do? Carry a heavy load or tow a heavy load? What's the setup of your f250 now, and what's wrong with it? That's the good thing about these trucks, some stuff, especially the engine/tranny/transfer case/cabs, are interchangeable.
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I need it to carry heavy loads. I know the 9" rear can handle more than the 150 8.8 . It's set up with the heavy duty rear ( i guess a tow package of sorts from the factory). This was my dad's truck that I use now for tile work. I know I used to carry a yard of sand and 2 pallets of tile with my dad back in the day and would like to still do it. I have an 07 lariat and would like to keep it from doing that kind of hauling. I had hot start issues which a starter cured for a bit-came back-Found out i needed a new battery. I replaced the battery yesterday and have a new hot start issue. It seems to be either dumping a bunch of fuel after I shut it off. When I restart it hot i have to spin it a good bit and pedal it then I get a cloud of black smoke. After it starts it's fine. I need a new bed because its rotted through, The tranny(c6) leaks and slips like hell til it's warmed up..... I guess I need to know where to start and don't really feel like dumping a ton of dough in a haul truck. Thanks.
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I need it to carry heavy loads. I know the 9" rear can handle more than the 150 8.8 . It's set up with the heavy duty rear ( i guess a tow package of sorts from the factory). This was my dad's truck that I use now for tile work. I know I used to carry a yard of sand and 2 pallets of tile with my dad back in the day and would like to still do it. I have an 07 lariat and would like to keep it from doing that kind of hauling. I had hot start issues which a starter cured for a bit-came back-Found out i needed a new battery. I replaced the battery yesterday and have a new hot start issue. It seems to be either dumping a bunch of fuel after I shut it off. When I restart it hot i have to spin it a good bit and pedal it then I get a cloud of black smoke. After it starts it's fine. I need a new bed because its rotted through, The tranny(c6) leaks and slips like hell til it's warmed up..... I guess I need to know where to start and don't really feel like dumping a ton of dough in a haul truck. Thanks.
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Oh, interesting. Thanks for explaining.
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Sometimes additives like the Sea Foam Trans Tune will help soften them up, such that it isn't as big of an issue. Let it go too long with the slippage, and you will have to get the trans rebuilt. It typically is more noticeable in cold weather, if you have this much trouble in the warm weather, the winter has to be terrible.
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Yeah, in the winter it has to warm up a decent bit. I'll try the seafoam and keep an eye out for another tranny. I played with the choke today and I'm assuming the choke needs to be closed when the engine is cold and open when it's warm? Not much of a carb guy (pretty good at fuel injection). If my electric choke is bad, can I get a new one at a parts store? A tranny and a new bed and I'll be ste I guess. Thanks a lot guys.
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Yeah, in the winter it has to warm up a decent bit. I'll try the seafoam and keep an eye out for another tranny. I played with the choke today and I'm assuming the choke needs to be closed when the engine is cold and open when it's warm? Not much of a carb guy (pretty good at fuel injection). If my electric choke is bad, can I get a new one at a parts store? A tranny and a new bed and I'll be ste I guess. Thanks a lot guys.