1984 Econoline e350 van
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From: Morgantown, WV
1984 Econoline e350 van
I have a few questions about a ford I am thinking about purchasing. It is an ambulance now (Horton body). It is a 1984 Econoline XL 350 van RV cut with dual rear wheels. Any assistance is appreciated.
1. I can't find out any information on the transmission, rear end, axles, brakes, GVW, electrics, engine, where made, options, etc. I have tried Ford dealers, etc. HELP PLEASE... the only info I have is the VIN number 1FDKE30L5EHA05219 Can anyone decifer the VIN and tell me a great book for information and repair?
2. I think it has a C6 tranny, are there several versions, which do I have? Is this a good tranny? Should I upgrade components if it needs work and what items to upgrade?
3. I think it has a Dana 60 or 70 rear end. Same questions as tranny.
4. What is a good reference book(s) for repairs and upgrades.
5. Is the 460 V8 4bbl OHV a good engine? I will probably overhaul it...(64,000 miles)Any suggestions or ideas?
My main purpose is to make it a camper van of sorts with a communications platform (ham and CAP). I don't need a fast vehicle just a good bullet proof drivetrain that will cruise the highways, with dependability, I hate breakdowns.
Thanks,
Rick Heis
West Virginia
1. I can't find out any information on the transmission, rear end, axles, brakes, GVW, electrics, engine, where made, options, etc. I have tried Ford dealers, etc. HELP PLEASE... the only info I have is the VIN number 1FDKE30L5EHA05219 Can anyone decifer the VIN and tell me a great book for information and repair?
2. I think it has a C6 tranny, are there several versions, which do I have? Is this a good tranny? Should I upgrade components if it needs work and what items to upgrade?
3. I think it has a Dana 60 or 70 rear end. Same questions as tranny.
4. What is a good reference book(s) for repairs and upgrades.
5. Is the 460 V8 4bbl OHV a good engine? I will probably overhaul it...(64,000 miles)Any suggestions or ideas?
My main purpose is to make it a camper van of sorts with a communications platform (ham and CAP). I don't need a fast vehicle just a good bullet proof drivetrain that will cruise the highways, with dependability, I hate breakdowns.
Thanks,
Rick Heis
West Virginia
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Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Rolla USA
1984 Econoline e350 van
Rick I service the countys fleet of 6 e-350ambulances. I have no trouble getting parts for them , Just rememmber they do go thru alot of hard driving and treatment.They are just a 350 chassy, everything else is a add on .Your dealer ought to be able to decode everything for you
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