Hey everyone, I am looking at this 1987 F-250 here are all of the specs. Just need some help with all of the verbiage. I am a military carpenter and am looking to get into the handyman business. I have owned an in-line 6 in the past (1988 Land Cruiser.) I saw this truck on craigslist. I thought with the power from the engine and the 3/4 ton chassis I should be good to do about anything. I am not out to pull a camper or drag race this truck. I would like any opinions please.The owner is asking $2600

1987 Ford F250 standard cab long bed
Fuel injected 300 straight 6
BorgWarner T18 manual w granny gear
Sterling 10.25 rear end
54k indicated miles (PO installed incorrect speedometer gear so who knows)

Since I bought it in 2016:
*All new sensors and actuators (IAC, TPS, O2, EGR, rebuilt ECU, etc)
*Replaced both in-tank fuel pumps/sending units and all filters
*New exhaust including Y-pipe, high flow Magnaflow cat, and Thrush chambered muffler
*Replaced entire cooling system (radiator, t-stat housing, water pump, fan clutch, etc)
*Professionally rebuilt driveshaft
*All new door and front window seals/tracks
*Firewall-pedal box brace, new pedal bushings, and clutch rod end
*Installed Reese proportional trailer brake controller with 7 pin connector

 

so you own this truck now?

all engine/gear oil/grease replaced?

 

If he has recently put so much $ into the truck, why is he selling it? It seems like he threw a bunch of new parts at it, and maybe it still doesn't run how he had expected it would, so now he's trying to dump it. That might not be his story, but I'd rather buy a truck from someone who has owned and consistently maintained the truck for many years. I think a careful inspection of the vehicle should tell you a fair amount about it. I'd check for oil leaks at the differential, engine, transmission. I'd ask the engine be cold when you visit to hear a cold start. I'd connect a vacuum gauge to the intake manifold and watch for low, erratic or fluctuating vacuum. If the seller isn't willing to let you spend time inspecting and driving the vehicle, I'd pass.

 

I mention the cold start thing because I met the seller of my truck at a gas station, so the truck was warm when I inspected it. Needless to say, I've had plenty of hard start issues that only happen when the engine is not warmed up.