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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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I have a 97 F150 with the dreaded 4.2 V6 in it. Well the engine is shot so I purchased a 2000 4.2 V6 from a F150. Im swapping the engines this weekend. My question is do I have to modify the 2000 4.2 or swap parts off of my old engine to make this work? Thanks guys
 
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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You might be better off asking in the correct engine forum, here:

3.8 & 4.2L V6 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
 
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Krewat
You might be better off asking in the correct engine forum, here:

3.8 & 4.2L V6 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

MODS PLEASE DELETE. ASKED IN CORRECT FORUM
 
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