I NEED SOME HELP & THOUGHTS
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I NEED SOME HELP & THOUGHTS
I'm thinking of buying a 1995 Ford F150 4x4 Supercab, XLT, 302, 5 speed manual.
It needs a windshield, A/C charged & leak fixed. complete service & tune-up. It has 138,000 miles. It belongs to a friend & I know it history pretty much. He is asking $3500. Any thoughts on price.
The main question is it has a new clutch but the hydraulic clutch has an issue. It will loose the clutch you can bleed it & get some clutch but if you leave it sit for a few weeks the clutch works great at least for awhile. Can anyone tell me what I might need to replace fix etc. I think it has a new slave cylinder but not sure. My friend will tell me I just haven't asked yet.
Another question is the stock tire size 235x75x15?? I ask because I have 5 brand new 6 ply tires in that size.
I have riden in this truck & it runs good, the interior has no rips, needs to be cleaned.
Can anyone help me out on this so if I do decide to buy it I will kind of know what is in front of me cost wise. I can do the tune up, & service work. The A/C is R134A I think so I can deal with that. The big concern is the Clutch.
Thanks in advance,
Craig
It needs a windshield, A/C charged & leak fixed. complete service & tune-up. It has 138,000 miles. It belongs to a friend & I know it history pretty much. He is asking $3500. Any thoughts on price.
The main question is it has a new clutch but the hydraulic clutch has an issue. It will loose the clutch you can bleed it & get some clutch but if you leave it sit for a few weeks the clutch works great at least for awhile. Can anyone tell me what I might need to replace fix etc. I think it has a new slave cylinder but not sure. My friend will tell me I just haven't asked yet.
Another question is the stock tire size 235x75x15?? I ask because I have 5 brand new 6 ply tires in that size.
I have riden in this truck & it runs good, the interior has no rips, needs to be cleaned.
Can anyone help me out on this so if I do decide to buy it I will kind of know what is in front of me cost wise. I can do the tune up, & service work. The A/C is R134A I think so I can deal with that. The big concern is the Clutch.
Thanks in advance,
Craig
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If that is all I'm looking at that makes that issue minor in my opinion. I'm pretty sure a clutch & slave cylinder were installed. But if your talking a power bleeder that was never done so that could be the problem. My friend had a friend put in the clutch. Does the price sound reasonable? I might be able to get it for $3,200
Thanks Craig
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You buy them as pre filled
I havent replaced one but from what i have read and the hell my buddie went through bleeding his even the shops buy the pre bleed..... I hope someone can chim in with a little more experience with this than me
Edit: found one on rock auto $60
I havent replaced one but from what i have read and the hell my buddie went through bleeding his even the shops buy the pre bleed..... I hope someone can chim in with a little more experience with this than me
Edit: found one on rock auto $60
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price sounds reasonable for our area , if body is good , i would want the clutch , slave , and master replaced at sellers cost. shops here would charge around 650 . doesnt pay to replace just slave if you have it torn down do the whole thing.
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I went through this last year and kicked myself because of it. Replaced the motor in our ranger and neglected to replace the clutch slave cylinder(an $80 part) before putting it in, and wouldn't you know it the damn thing leaked and wouldn't hold pressure for more than a day. In a 2wd changing the slave cylinder isn't too bad but the trans still has to be dropped so it's a full days work for sure, I did it in my garage with no lift or special tools, the hardest part was getting the trans input shaft seated in the clutch and crank bearing again.. required a little grease, some finesse and lots of man handling.
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Thanks Guys. I was afraid of that. I guess I better pass on this one. Since I can't do the clutch myself with the other things I would end up with $5K or more just to start & hope nothing else shows up.
Craig
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UPDATE
UPDATE:
Well I went & looked this truck over & drove it. The clutch work fine. The issue was a hose leak. once the PO fixed that it has been OK. This truck is pretty much original, factory hoses, factory exhaust, no rust, just needs a good cleaning, good general service including front wheel bearing pack, a windshield, & A/C Charged.
So I'm buying it Thursday for $2800 cash.
I got a factory hitch receiver, & chrome bumper with it. It has a chrome step bumper now on the truck.
So you guys will see me hanging around this board I'm sure. The PROUD OWNER of another FORD.
Craig
Well I went & looked this truck over & drove it. The clutch work fine. The issue was a hose leak. once the PO fixed that it has been OK. This truck is pretty much original, factory hoses, factory exhaust, no rust, just needs a good cleaning, good general service including front wheel bearing pack, a windshield, & A/C Charged.
So I'm buying it Thursday for $2800 cash.
I got a factory hitch receiver, & chrome bumper with it. It has a chrome step bumper now on the truck.
So you guys will see me hanging around this board I'm sure. The PROUD OWNER of another FORD.
Craig
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So I float around. The 385 board, & towing to name a few others. I am a retired mostly tired mechanic. I have been out of the game a long time so I depend on these boards for help on these newer trucks.
I'll get pictures up later this week. I'm pretty excited over this 95 F150 4x4.
Craig
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