4.9? Difference between 5.0?
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4.9? Difference between 5.0?
Hi all, I am looking at a '92 Econoline with a 4.9 engine. Thinking it might be nice in my '51 F2.
What's the diff between a 4.9 and 5.0?
Just by chance, anyone know if the Econoline might have a 9" rearend?
Thanks, in advance
R
What's the diff between a 4.9 and 5.0?
Just by chance, anyone know if the Econoline might have a 9" rearend?
Thanks, in advance
R
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The 4.9 in that van (if it's listed correctly) is a 300 CI straight six. I'm sure you can imagine the difference knowing that. I don't think Ford used the 9" after the mid-'80s, but someone else probably knows much better than me.
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OK, that's what I thought. The VIN came back as V8, in their database, and I saw a couple references to a 4.9 V8, but sounded too good to be true...
Thanks! Back to looking - a 6 cyl. wouldn't be too bad, but if I have to go with a new engine, I'd rather have the 8.
R
Thanks! Back to looking - a 6 cyl. wouldn't be too bad, but if I have to go with a new engine, I'd rather have the 8.
R
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Eric - it didn't list anything but "4.9 8. It's on an auction for dealers-only, and it might be there own database, not sure. But it did say that it was an 8 cyl, and 4.9. It's in a Club Wagon, so you can't see the motor, even with the "hood" up, so I can't really tell. But, there's $6,000 worth of repairs to the van - looks like a telephone pole landing the length of the roof - and the vans worth about $3,000 repaired, so it's possible I could pick it up for starting bid of $35, or slightly more. I'm just trying to find a cheap donor, to get this beastie on the road. But ideally, find a 302/351W with a 9" rearend...
Roger
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