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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:23 PM
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3208 cat factory option?

It has been rumored many times that I've heard that ford offered a 3208 cat for about six months in 79' until they found out it was cracking the frame. Hope not to many people think I'm crazy, I have seen two of them. Any info or documentation would be greatly appreaciated.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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I've heard of (but never seen) a 73-79 pickup with a 3208. But it was never said to be factory - was told it was a custom job. Would be interesting to find out about though...

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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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I have heard it to be an option from many different people that don't know each other (not hearing it grom each other), they say it was just an experiment that let the factory. Yes.......it would be interesting to know and to figure out what tranny and case combo they used.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Don't know about the 3208 Cat, but a book I have does have a 3 cylinder Detroit listed for 73-76 light trucks by DSO.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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What book is this? I am curious
 
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