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Dec 16, 2009 | 09:42 AM

TRAINHORNMAN

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Thinking about buying

Im thinkin about buyin a 1989 f250 with a 300 strait 6 in it.

I have always had knowledge on the newer motors only. How big is this motor.
What are the usual problems with it.. What should i look for when i go to buy it?

thanks your help

Dec 16, 2009 | 01:30 PM

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Dec 16, 2009 | 01:32 PM

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where is that?

Dec 16, 2009 | 01:34 PM

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Find your thread, and look 3-4 threads further down the page.

Dec 16, 2009 | 01:56 PM

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Start it cold and listen for rattles and knocks
Check for high idle to indicate vacuum leaks
Check the check engine light
Do a compression test
Smell the exhaust

That's all I would do.

Dec 16, 2009 | 02:36 PM

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The guy has he does have a title...for some reason he said it can not be driven on the street..i asked why..he said cuz of the tires.. i told him i have 42s and i can..then he said something about because the fenders are cut...but im thinkin he is wrong on that..

the winshield has a crack, clutch and flywheel are shot.. said we can pop the clutch to turn it on,

he said he put the rebuilt motor in about 6 to 7 months ago and he has no idea of how many miles are on the car

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