I may be in the market for 1998 7.3 diesel and I was wondering what the pros and cons were for this year of diesel. I used to have '03 7.3 and got rid of it awhile back..

Thanks

 

Is it a van?

 

sorry about that. No a truck

 

Your fine i just read the title again. There is a list of things to look for when buying a psd. Some one will post it up. But i asked that cause i havent heard of a 98 truck with a psd in it.

 

Its either 97 obs or e99 sd body style..
Op....have u seen it?

 

What's the 10th digit of the VIN?

 

I have a 1998 PSD van -- I have been trying for over a year now to figure out whether I fit with the 1997s or the 1999s ... and if I fit with the 1997s, I am unhappy that the 1998s are not smog exempt while the 1997 are.....

Anyway, can anyone help me figure out if I belong in this forum???? thanks.

 

Sorry about that guys its a 97. I'm trying to get pics and more info. I think I could get for 4000.00

1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT HD Extended Cab Pickup 7.3L V8
VIN: 1FTHX26F8VEB72390<o</o
Stock #: 83350A<o</o
Miles: 150,123<o</o
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual<o</o
Drive Train: 4WD<o</o
Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel<o</o

 

Does the van have an electric fuel pump?

 

Manuals are always desirable; unless it's REALLY rode hard and put up wet, $4K is a great deal on a 4x4 5-speed.

At those miles, it may be on the original clutch, or it may be a replacement. Original was mated to a dual-mass flywheel (one of Ford's "better ideas"); if it's due for a clutch, you def. want to convert to single-mass. If the clutch has been done, see if you can find out if it was also converted to SMF.

Check for rust, esp. at the bottom of the extended cab. And the radiator core support, where the body mounts are.

 

Hmmm.... I just assumed that it did... guess I better look.

 

If you have an electric fuel pump, then the fuel system is probably more similar to the 99+ Super Duty trucks, but if you have a mechanical fuel pump, then you're likely more close a'kin to the engines in our OBS trucks. The vans are a bird all of their own though, really.

 

[QUOTE=DIYMechanic;13240677]If you have an electric fuel pump, then the fuel system is probably more similar to the 99+ Super Duty trucks, but if you have a mechanical fuel pump, then you're likely more close a'kin to the engines in our OBS trucks. The vans are a bird all of their own though, really.[/QUOTE]

yeah, we are kind of a different breed - stepchildren, sort of.

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

 

[quote=hokeyson;13240719]If I recall correctly you still have the E4OD for a transmission though, right?

I don't mean to call you an oddball by any means. I've always thought it would be awesome to have a 7.3 powered E-350 4x4 as a camping / tow vehicle. It must be all those episodes of "The A-Team" I watched as a youngster!

 

Say what? They drove a POS Chebbbee.