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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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I am a first time ford owner just bought a 79 F100 ranger with a 351m c6 trans and a spare 351m with cracked heads but the spair only has 35000 mi so i was told i am happy with it so far is there any thing i need to know about the truck it has a bad rearmain seal leak i am thinking of swaping out the motors when i get a free weekend if anyone hase tips or ideas please let me know
 
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Why not just change the rear main....I mean that one runs and the other is an unknown.........unless you plan on rebuilding it prior to installation.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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well i took your advice in changeing the rear main. It went ok then i had a noyher prob the oilpan gasket didnt seet right so i fixed that to day any one have a 79 body that is in good shape???
 
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