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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Some F250 info needed

Looking into getting an older F250. I have come across alot of the 7.3L but most have at or above 300k miles. I found an f250 with a 351w.
How is the power, mpg, reliability of these trucks? What are some common issues? Do the 4wds have TTB or solid axle?
 
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4X4 will be a ttb.
power on the 351 is ok, but compaired to a diesel, nothing to write home about.
fuel mileage will be in the 10-14 range.
 
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Originally Posted by tjc transport
4X4 will be a ttb.
power on the 351 is ok, but compaired to a diesel, nothing to write home about.
fuel mileage will be in the 10-14 range.
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My '92 F350 has the 351W, E4OD trans., 4X4 and a solid front axle
 
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but he is asking about 250's, and they only came with ttb fronts.

unless of course someone did the D60 swap.
 
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what are you looking at doing with the truck? That may be the best way to determine which engine you actually need... I want a 7.3L myself but not so practicle for my uses. 300K+ is a lot of miles but they still have some life after a good rebuild! Around here the trucks get rusty before they hit 125-175K.
 
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