SD questions
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SD questions
I'm looking to get a PSD in the next few months, and I'm looking mainly at 01-02 F350s, maybe a 250..
2 questions..
The first is, how do the auto trannys fare in the long run?I know they're stronger than the dodge Autos.. also, where does the 6 speed rank? idk what trans i want yet but im willing to get either..
second, the front axle.. I know some super duties came with a Dana 50 front
, was that only on F250s or did ford think it was a great idea to put the D50 in F350s as well? If there's no tag on the axle, and w/o pulling the diff cover, how do i tell the difference between a d50 and d60?
Thanks.
-Matt
2 questions..
The first is, how do the auto trannys fare in the long run?I know they're stronger than the dodge Autos.. also, where does the 6 speed rank? idk what trans i want yet but im willing to get either..
second, the front axle.. I know some super duties came with a Dana 50 front
, was that only on F250s or did ford think it was a great idea to put the D50 in F350s as well? If there's no tag on the axle, and w/o pulling the diff cover, how do i tell the difference between a d50 and d60?Thanks.
-Matt
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welcome to FTE
here are the specs between the 250 and 350..the hand sheker will hold up better...but for $4k you can have a just as stong auto to..
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...lder_____.html
here is what to look for when buying a 7.3 PSD
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...questions.html
good luck to ya..hope to see you around more to share pix of the new truck..
here are the specs between the 250 and 350..the hand sheker will hold up better...but for $4k you can have a just as stong auto to..
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...lder_____.html
here is what to look for when buying a 7.3 PSD
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...questions.html
good luck to ya..hope to see you around more to share pix of the new truck..
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they stopped the forged rods in mid 01, and started the D60 in mid 01.. is there anything on the truck that would say if its got forged rods? and is it very common to get both in the same truck?
they stopped the forged rods in mid 01, and started the D60 in mid 01.. is there anything on the truck that would say if its got forged rods? and is it very common to get both in the same truck?
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you will never find both in one motor
Here is the engine serial number break down for the forged and powdered connecting rods. Check you engine serial number on the valve cover build sticker or you need to look at the block where the oil cooler is bolted to it .
Start of production thru 1425746 are Forged Rods
1425747 thru 1440712 are Powdered Rods
1446713 thru 1498318 are Forged Rods
1498319 thru final production run are all powdered
Here is the engine serial number break down for the forged and powdered connecting rods. Check you engine serial number on the valve cover build sticker or you need to look at the block where the oil cooler is bolted to it .
Start of production thru 1425746 are Forged Rods
1425747 thru 1440712 are Powdered Rods
1446713 thru 1498318 are Forged Rods
1498319 thru final production run are all powdered
