Got a new to me tow vehicle
I have been looking for a new tow vehicle for a while now, but I am kind of picky and don't want just any truck. The other day while checking craigslist, I came across a truck that checked all of my ...
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blofgren wrote:SidecarFlip wrote:
Never been overly fond of the early manuals. The 'Ford has a better idea' hydraulic actuated clutch is a pizzer. It's not adjustable unless you machine an adjustable push rod and even then, the slave will leak down when it gets older and cause clashing gears. Had one of those too. 4 speed with a creeper in a 6.9 Barnyard Buick.
My 95 had a solid actuator rod that I machine a 2 piece one to replace it. Mine wasn't. Maybe yours is.
I'll stick with the built E4 thank you.
Dude, why are you posting multiple times in what appears to be pi$$ing on the OP's parade? The trucks that you are comparing his truck to have nothing in common....And like the OP, I would much rather have the ZF6 any day over a slush box.
OP, you did good. As others have posted, the 7.3L, ZF6 manual combo Super Duty is one of the most desirable trucks that Ford has ever made. The manual transfer case and hubs are a definite bonus.
And yes, that truck has a solid front axle, a granny low gear to get a heavy load started, and is still the best looking Super Duty era to date IMO. As a matter of fact, I looked long and hard for a '99-'03 F-350 CC 4x4 DRW Lariat 7.3L 6 speed prior to buying my current truck with no luck.
Please keep us in the know about it and it would be great to see some pics! :B
Oh, and you will notice a huge difference pulling compared to a 5.3L Chevy! :C
No worries, I have researched and researched and researched what to get, there are good and bad points about every truck. I actually had made plans to go purchase a 5.9cummins/mega-cab/ GS6 combo a couple months back, but it was sold before I could get off from work. I am not about to say my truck is any better than others out there, but it checked every box I had, except it is red and I prefer white trucks. Oh, and the clutch was replaced 10k miles ago, so with the way I will use the truck, it should be good for another 15 years or so!
My wife did comment about how loud the engine was the other day while we were driving it, but I bet it is quieter than a 5.3L at 4000RPM.
