4.2 in a E250?
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4.2 in a E250?
I just picked up a 1997 E250 Cargo van, one owner and only has 77k on the ticker. It appears that the motor is a 4.2l? Would that be correct? At least that is what the drawing on the front of the fan shroud is showing. It seems pretty peppy for a little 6cy engine, but my concern is that it is underpowered for as big as the rig is? Are there any concerns I should have with this set up? Any thing to watch out for as far as routine maintenance?
BTW: It was a city owned vehicle so I know the routine maintenance was done right and well.
thanks in advance
BTW: It was a city owned vehicle so I know the routine maintenance was done right and well.
thanks in advance
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Oak Harbor, OH
It's not a bad engine. The '97s had an issue with breaking the camshaft. I've driven a few of the trucks with the 4.2 and it is a peppy little motor. It's possible but it's more likely it's a faulty sensor in the rear end. Does the speedo work?
