1997 F250, Common Problems?
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1997 F250, Common Problems?
I am looking at picking up a 97 F250 with just over 200k.
What are some common problems going to be, and what should I look out for?
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Oh yeah, it's an extended cab and has 4wd
What are some common problems going to be, and what should I look out for?
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Oh yeah, it's an extended cab and has 4wd
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e40d trans, if yours has this, then don't upgrade anything in till you upgrade your trans, i do belive in the 97 they used the r trans, the camshaft sensors love to go out, the vacuum pumps go out a lot, the valve cover gaskets have the plug wires going threw it, they also go bad from time to time, if you upgrade injectors you usually have to upgrade oil pump, they are not cheap, and the 7.3's are really hard on battery's
the engine is by far the best engine that navistar put out, but i sold mine because when you upgrade these engines they start giving you trouble, well at least in my case.
the engine is by far the best engine that navistar put out, but i sold mine because when you upgrade these engines they start giving you trouble, well at least in my case.
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there is a guy by the name of bryan, he builds really good transmission, he also warranty's the things the life of the truck.
if it were my truck, this is how i would do it
transmission first
guages
tymar intake
tony wildman chip
turbo
big oil (pump)
injectors
turbo
should put you at 400 hp or above.
good luck
if it were my truck, this is how i would do it
transmission first
guages
tymar intake
tony wildman chip
turbo
big oil (pump)
injectors
turbo
should put you at 400 hp or above.
good luck
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It will be a good truck. If it has the stock airbox check the hold down bolts. They were warrentied due to leaking. Do ehaust first then do intake so you have a little left over 4" pipe to put in the filter.
Make sure and get the pre-filter sock it looks cool and keeps the big things out.
I got a Mbrp 4" alum kit shipped to my door for 300.
Make sure and get the pre-filter sock it looks cool and keeps the big things out.
I got a Mbrp 4" alum kit shipped to my door for 300.
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