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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Question pull it out?

We just got a 72' Camper special it has 67,000 orginal miles. I don't know if it has been sitting out but would it be a good idea to pull the engine out and check the inside
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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If it runs good don't bother.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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Maybe do a compression test to check for obvious issues, but otherwise let her run. Once you open it up, be prepared for a lot more work.

If it ain't broke....
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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If you open it up, you'll find problems you didn't have.... Did that make any sense?

Seriously, just check the basics and see how she runs. These old FEs aren't too picky (in near stock mode). drain and replace most of the fluids, and check out the fuel tank, lines and replace the fuel filter. If it sat for a long time the tank and lines could be trashed.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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We pulled the valve covers off and found out that it had sludge in the to and also has a rear main seal leak just to let you know
 
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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We pulled the valve covers off
maybe we should rebuild the heads and clean it up a bit... lets go ahead and throw a cam in there.... may as well bore,ring,and bearing while it's apart... lol been there!!! enjoy the truck, they're great old rigs and easy to work on...
 
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