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Apr 12, 2007 | 01:44 AM

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daddyd5150

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I have an 02 F250 with a 7.3L. The engine is wasted so I got an engine out of a 2000 F550 that I was promised would work. Just by looking at it I can tell the electronics are different. Anybody know what I'm up against here? Will it even work? Is it worth the time? Thanks for any help you can give.

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Apr 12, 2007 | 05:29 PM

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I'm not sure what electronics would be different, but at any rate, all you'll need to do is swap the harness/connectors from your motor onto the 00. It will be a bolt in deal as the base engine is the same....Actually, the 00 engine is better. It has forged connecting rods where your 02's rods were powdered metal.

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Apr 12, 2007 | 07:13 PM

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Yeah, and I *think* that the 550 engines are de-rated a bit to handle the heavy loads without overworking. So it will be a good candidate for your truck.

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Apr 12, 2007 | 08:49 PM

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Thanks. I work on heavy trucks and farm tractors. What I meant by electronics is the harness, connectors, some of the electronic components on the engine, things like that. If it is just a matter of bolting it all on then it should be no problem.

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Apr 12, 2007 | 08:55 PM

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Here, this can help

http://www.dzljim.com/Ford/engine%20removal.htm

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Apr 12, 2007 | 09:04 PM

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Here, this can help

http://www.dzljim.com/Ford/engine%20removal.htm

Man Kris, I had lost that link. Got it again. Thanks. That is too funny, and informative too. My kind of writeup.

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Apr 12, 2007 | 09:05 PM

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PowerstrokeJunkie

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Yep, i read it every now and then for a laugh. I bet he demolished two cases in that article.

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Apr 12, 2007 | 09:08 PM

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Thanks strokin_it. That will come in handy.

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