Newbie w/ Questions
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Newbie w/ Questions
Hi Everyone, I'm new here and had a couple of questions.
I'm looking at buying a used ambulance as a tow vehicle for my racing team. I've found a 1993 E-450 w/ the NA 7.3L that has only 30K miles. What kind of problems could I expect for an older vehicle that has not been driven that much?
Also, would a non-turbo ambulance (already heavy) have any problems towing around 5000 lbs? I know it will be slow to get going, but if it can maintain ~75mph I'd be happy.
What kind of mileage should be expected?
Thank you very much! I hope to be posting more here in the near future!
Phil
www.cg-lock.com
I'm looking at buying a used ambulance as a tow vehicle for my racing team. I've found a 1993 E-450 w/ the NA 7.3L that has only 30K miles. What kind of problems could I expect for an older vehicle that has not been driven that much?
Also, would a non-turbo ambulance (already heavy) have any problems towing around 5000 lbs? I know it will be slow to get going, but if it can maintain ~75mph I'd be happy.
What kind of mileage should be expected?
Thank you very much! I hope to be posting more here in the near future!
Phil
www.cg-lock.com
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Check the door label for axle ratios, trans letter and GVWR. Freer exhaust and a turbo would be the first start to improvements.
First good thing to check would be see if SCAs were used in the coolant....ambulances usually get better maintenance.
First good thing to check would be see if SCAs were used in the coolant....ambulances usually get better maintenance.
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Welcome to FTE. I have a 90 E350 with a 3.54 rear. I tow about 6500 pounds with my truck loaded at 8500. I could tow a little more but not much. 75 is not possible with mine. I get about 14 not towing and 12 towing. You might check in the towing forum for more info on how much you can tow. Good luck with it.
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I have a 1993 f350 7.3 ambulance you will not get 75 mph without a turbo, i get 12mph, check the alternator out they usally have a 200 amp with seperate regulator yuo will want to change it out to a stock unit,they are very expensive.
there is a air conditioner unit in the back with a heater you will want to disconect them too as there is a mile of heater and ac lines to theme.
there is a air conditioner unit in the back with a heater you will want to disconect them too as there is a mile of heater and ac lines to theme.
