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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 05:15 AM
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First f 150

Im going to look at a 1994 f150 with a 302 4x4. Is there things I should be looking for other then the basics when buying a used truck? Will Be my first f150.
 
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I take my code reader and my scanner with me and check all of the codes (KOEO, CM, KOER) and would also do a engine balance test while it is still on the lot before I would drive it off the lot. Then I would run the scanner on it and see what all the sensor values are, but that is just me.
 
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The scanner is a great idea. My thing is not knowing much about the motor worries me any insites on common problems with them
 
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The one I have had low oil pressure and bad rear end bearings when I bough it. I pulled the engine and put new main and connecting rod and rear end bearing in it and it has been running great after I did that. I also replaced the timing chain & water pump while I was at it.
 
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