2000 Tioga 29Z Ford E450
We are considering buying a Class C. This will be a second MH for us and only used for trips within Mexico. Don't really want to spend a lot. I came across a 2000 29Z Tioga. I am familiar with that f...
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pianotuna wrote:
That year would be one that can spit out spark plugs.
The model year of the Ford Chassis makes a big difference on Plugs. 1997-1999 was the worst. Then some of the 2000-2003 (maybe 2004, I forget that model year range but it started in 2000) had a different version of the Plug Issue.
So if Chassis is 2000, it's a better engine. The heads will be branded "PI" for Performance Improved. 1997-1999 were 275 HP. 2000 and newer are 305 HP.
They're all pretty good. Much of the problems seemed to trace to improper plug replacement procedure. We went through this when considering buying our 2002 E450/V10 and decided it was a safe bet. If chassis was 1999, not sure I would have.
Don't confuse E-Series plug problems in their Two-Valve engines, with F-Series Three-Valve engines starting around 2004. Whole different thing.
If you get a Ford Chassis, don't dink with the handling till you weigh it, adjust tire pressure to weight, then maybe align the front end with at least 5-degrees positive caster. Might all be just fine.
Then YES, steering can be improved relatively inexpensively, especially if you can install parts yourself.
