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colliehauler
Explorer III
Jan 29, 2015

Ford V-10 update

First let me say thanks for the people who answered my questions on V-10 clutch, mods and durability.

I bought the project truck as an alternative to my newer Diesel. So far I've replaced the clutch, plugs and coils (could have changed the boots and would have been fine) and something I had not planed on heater core. I still have a small seat repair and windshield to fix.

I bought this as a winter project and have less money in it then what a friend paid in taxes on his new top of line GMC truck.
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  • Redterpos3's avatar
    Redterpos3
    Explorer
    Feb 03, 2015
    Lessmore wrote:
    Always thought the regular length, E 350 van with the V10 was an excellent platform for towing. Even considered getting one a number of years ago.


    Nice to hear!! I agree it is doing very well. I am at my weight limit, but it does well at this limit. To OP interested in your project!! I'll support the interest in pics!! Always love to see what people are doing.
  • Lessmore's avatar
    Lessmore
    Explorer II
    Feb 01, 2015
    Redterpos3 wrote:
    Love the V-10 also!! My 2000 is running well, just changed the plugs (1st time), and all cylinders are in line again, they only just slowed down at end of this past season, with over 150,000 miles. The engine could go another 150,000, the rest I have to keep up on, but still much cheaper than new, but still have my wish list for sometime in future. Till then keep my V-10!! Best buy I've made in vehicles!! Sad they have discontinued the full size E-350 van


    Always thought the regular length, E 350 van with the V10 was an excellent platform for towing. Even considered getting one a number of years ago.
  • Redterpos3's avatar
    Redterpos3
    Explorer
    Feb 01, 2015
    Love the V-10 also!! My 2000 is running well, just changed the plugs (1st time), and all cylinders are in line again, they only just slowed down at end of this past season, with over 150,000 miles. The engine could go another 150,000, the rest I have to keep up on, but still much cheaper than new, but still have my wish list for sometime in future. Till then keep my V-10!! Best buy I've made in vehicles!! Sad they have discontinued the full size E-350 van
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2015
    When complete we would love to see some photos. The V-10 is a great motor, I love mine wih the 4.10 rear gear. It offers the perfect amount of off the line pull and cruising speed comfort
  • Judgerr's avatar
    Judgerr
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2015
    Enjoy! I love mine, on my second one now. Got this one in Aug. it's 2008 with 430 rear, my old one had 373 rear, and it did the job just fine. I was barraged with,"why didn't you get a Diesel'? Questions, fact is it took a year to find a good V-10 replacement. Found lots of Diesels but not many V-10's.
    Anyhow, I'm off subject Good luck with your Truck! Just remember to let it rev to make power!
  • shadows4's avatar
    shadows4
    Nomad
    Jan 30, 2015
    Not surprising. I miss my V10 Excursion. Good luck with your project.
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Jan 29, 2015
    Great report! I am glad it's working out for you. The V10 is nearly as reliable as an anvil.

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