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Hi all. Just found the site today. I'm form eastern Ky. I just aquried an '87 F-150 4x4 with 137,000 miles. I've had my eye on the truck for 3 years now. It belonged to my father-in-law. It has sat for the past 3 years and what do you know. The first time I drive it, sure enough a brake line brakes. I'm going to change to oil before I drive again, any ideas what else shuld be checked before heavy use.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Northern CA
With that rig sitting for 3 years you'll want to give it a complete once over. Change all the fluids & filters. Check brakes and lines. After you run it hard once put a piece of cardboard under it & see where it leaks from. That outta get you started...
BTW Welcome to FTE, you're going to like it here.
b62
BTW Welcome to FTE, you're going to like it here.
b62
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Joined: Sep 2000
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Welcome and thanks for joining us at FTE! 
Check out the '87-'96 F Series forum for the best technical conversation regarding your new ride!
Check out the '87-'96 F Series forum for the best technical conversation regarding your new ride!
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Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Sarnia, Ontario, CANADA!
Hi and welcome to FTE! Be sure to read this to help you around this site: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...88#post3272088 There are also State, Provincial and International Chapters located near the bottom of the main forum page.
We are glad to have you. Hope you enjoy the site. Check out the various forums. Lots of great info for you.
Thread moved to 87-96 F-Series trucks forum.
See ya on the boards!
-Matt
We are glad to have you. Hope you enjoy the site. Check out the various forums. Lots of great info for you.
Thread moved to 87-96 F-Series trucks forum.
See ya on the boards!
-Matt
