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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Exclamation swap???? need advice

how big of a job is it to swap a 7.3 in a 85 in place of a 6.9
 
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Pulling the engine is a little fun, but all the parts, accessories, and brackets will swap over.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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speedracer54729,
Welcome to FTE and the IDI diesel forum.


Just remember you are lifting about 1200 pounds when you lift the engine.
And if your truck is a 4x4, you have to lift it very high.

No whimpy engine hoist will handle the job.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Just remove the hood and front clip. It all bolts in so easily. Then you dont risk damaging any parts. Like your back!!
 
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