Difference between model years???

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Aug 2, 2006 | 05:22 PM

enduringexplorer

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Difference between model years???

I was looking for an engine gasket set for a 1997 4.2 and one listing I came across shows fitment from 1/14/1998 to 2000 only. I was under the impression that replacement gaskets would work for all years. Am I wrong?? Is there a difference between early, mid, and late model year 4.2's?

Aug 2, 2006 | 06:52 PM

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I believe that they changed the gaskets in 98 because of the problems they were having (I'm pretty sure the intake manifold gasket was leaking and stuff, I think the head gaskets too).

Aug 2, 2006 | 08:39 PM

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What's the chance that I could replace my 1997 4.2 in an E150 with a 3.8 from a 1993 T-Bird? Would that be a bolt in if I have the computer for the 3.8?

Aug 2, 2006 | 08:44 PM

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I'm pretty sure it'd be a direct swap, but I think there might be a difference with the tranny's though...I think the 1993 tranny's were computer controled. I'm not really sure, never heard of that swap before, lol.