1984 F100
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1984 F100
Hey everyone,
I'm looking to buy an 84 F100 with the straight 6 short box step side 2wd. The guy says it hasn't ran in 3 years. I don't know much about the 80s series of Ford so I was curious if '84 still had full on carb with the mechanical fuel pump or if it was that weird electronic ignition carb setup. Also, what would be some things I would need to look at before buying? And another thing, what do you think could be potentially easy fix?
Thanks in advanced everyone!
I'm looking to buy an 84 F100 with the straight 6 short box step side 2wd. The guy says it hasn't ran in 3 years. I don't know much about the 80s series of Ford so I was curious if '84 still had full on carb with the mechanical fuel pump or if it was that weird electronic ignition carb setup. Also, what would be some things I would need to look at before buying? And another thing, what do you think could be potentially easy fix?
Thanks in advanced everyone!
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Alright, thanks for that info. Whoops, looked closer at the pictures and saw the F150 logo. That's still good to me though. Now, when I go look at the truck, what are some things that I should be looking at? And also, what could be the potential issue in the truck not running?
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The truck looks in pretty good shape.
From under the truck check the floors rockers and cab corners for rust.
Like any used car or truck ck fluids for color and smell. Motor oil & radiator trany if auto.
Rest is hard as it doesn't run or drive.
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From under the truck check the floors rockers and cab corners for rust.
Like any used car or truck ck fluids for color and smell. Motor oil & radiator trany if auto.
Rest is hard as it doesn't run or drive.
Dave - - - -
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If there are lots of lines disconnected and plugged on or around the engine, expect to have to deal with all that.
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It's possible it has had a full front clip replacement; the style of lettering on the front fender emblems marks it as earlier than 1984 as well. I'd run the VIN through a decoder to verify the year before purchasing.
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1983 was the last year for the F100. Ranger introduced in March 1982 as a 1983 model.
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Think this is a 80-81 vs a post 82.
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Assuming the front end is original it's an 81