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Would a 7.3 Powerstroke fit in my 86 F-250?

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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Question Would a 7.3 Powerstroke fit in my 86 F-250?

Just wondering if a 7.3 Powerstroke would fit in my 86 F-250 or if I could put a Cummins 4BT in it. I have the 6.9 Diesel in it now and just am wondering for down the road when I have some money to play with and am able to swap out the engine. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Yes it will fit, but it's all electronic so you will have to do it right.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 04:18 AM
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you would need every thing from a donor truck to make a 7.3PS work !
 
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 06:19 AM
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Not to mention the gauge cluster. Nothin is compatible as far as I know, but aftermarket gauges might do the job to.
 
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People swap the cummins 6bt in also(the engine Dodge trucks have).
 
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Thanks,when and if I decide to swap the Motor I'll consider a Cummins 6BT. It will depend on what I can find but having had a 97 F-350 w/the 7.3 Powerstroke I like that engine the BEST.
 
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