Buying a ford
Buying a ford
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From: Waynesboro, PA
With the older trucks, I would say that body and frame rust take a big part in the inspection. Next thing to check is the engine and transmission, also if it has 4wd try engaging it and going in a circle. If the tires do not jump then it is not working properly. Watch whenever you start it and see if it is smoking or anything. Use your best judgement and take it for a spin. If it rides nice and sounds decent then most the time the truck is worth it.
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Get the truck up to running temp what the oil pressure do does it stay close to the same when hot and cold pull the oil cap hose from the breather or pcv vavle does it have any blowby Can you run a comprassin test on it? You can park it on a fresh piece of concret look for leaks Check the rear end for heavy oilaround it what does the bottom of the truck look like Coated with motor oil? If yes the could be rear main seal or oil pan. If it has transmisson fluid the look at it and check the oil pan or dipstick tube .How does the truck drive can you drive one tire over a speed bump and listen for a bump under your feet Look at the seals on the tie rod ends orball joints are they there it check compants with a bar for slack or jack up the front wheels when you move it left and right or up and down. I like to get to know the truck and get a second opinen if in doubt
Just me and my ways
Just me and my ways
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From: Edwards Air Force Base
Originally Posted by Big ole Dog
Get the truck up to running temp what the oil pressure do does it stay close to the same when hot and cold
Good Luck,
Lee
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From: Norman,OK
thanks for all the input. i'm not going to buy it I called the guy, and he said that the body was pritty bad. the engine had been rebuildit in '95. the real problem I had with it is that it had a auto trans.(I hate autos!!!!!)
Last edited by Ford Truck Man 04; Sep 3, 2004 at 02:33 PM.
