50k miles pulling 5th wheel - avoid?
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50k miles pulling 5th wheel - avoid?
I'm looking at an 88 F250 with 80,000 miles and the guy wants $1875 for it. Its the big engine and extended cab, but not 4x4. He pulled a fifth wheel with it and "can't remember ever changing the tranny fluid". He says if it sits a month it has trouble moving before its warmed up. The price looks interesting, but I'm wondering if I should avoid it nonetheless.
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Pull out the dipstick and look at the fluid. It shouldn't be dark. If it is, it needs to be changed at a minimum, and it's likely that something is toast. The fluid shouldn't burn.
There is a filter in there that if it is plugged up, it will reduce pressure and result in the tranny not holding tightly, but you can't really tell that without tearing the pan off.
There is a filter in there that if it is plugged up, it will reduce pressure and result in the tranny not holding tightly, but you can't really tell that without tearing the pan off.
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Originally Posted by frederic
It's a DIY item. Enjoy lying on your back 
The first fluid change I ever do always includes welding in a drain bung or an aftermarket pan with one. 
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Originally Posted by dust3
And getting covered in tranny fluid. The first fluid change I ever do always includes welding in a drain bung or an aftermarket pan with one.
The first fluid change I ever do always includes welding in a drain bung or an aftermarket pan with one. I DO like the drain plug idea though!!!
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