Seems cheap? 7.3 diesel van?

[RiverDave]

RD did you not see this posted for sale?

Way better than any van. View attachment 1087752

I don’t think it’s better than a van but to each their own.

 

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This one is for sale with the extended rear

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[CLdrinker]

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This one is for sale with the extended rear

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Sick just needs a straight axle and a transfer case

 

[Flying_Lavey]

One thing to keep in mind about the diesel vans.... (this is coming from a long time Ford diesel mechanic from Galpin Ford) the engine compartments are too small for an adequate intercooler (I know the 7 3's did NOT have one) so it leads to reduced power and reliability from the higher intake temps.

He actually suggested NOT ever buying a diesel van.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Seller asking “Do not knock on door” of the van?

 

[outboard_256]

Seller asking “Do not knock on door” of the van?
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Probably the house the van is parked near. Wants you to call instead.

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

That's pretty cool, but not going to lie...those Mercedes Sprinter Vans are pretty nice. They only tow 5000 pounds, but they can get 37mpg and have some comfort that the old vans don't have.

 

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One thing to keep in mind about the diesel vans.... (this is coming from a long time Ford diesel mechanic from Galpin Ford) the engine compartments are too small for an adequate intercooler (I know the 7 3's did NOT have one) so it leads to reduced power and reliability from the higher intake temps.

He actually suggested NOT ever buying a diesel van.

The OBS trucks didn't come with an intercooler and those stood the test of time. What killed that era of 7.3 and the Superduty era is the stock airbox. OBS intake box has plastic tabs/screws that break and the lids never sealed tight. Slow death from dusting.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

The OBS trucks didn't come with an intercooler and those stood the test of time. What killed that era of 7.3 and the Superduty era is the stock airbox. OBS intake box has plastic tabs/screws that break and the lids never sealed tight. Slow death from dusting.

Maybe so. I have no idea what Fords came with what. I am just relaying information given to me by a very experienced and quality mechanic that has worked on every generation Ford Powerstroke. He said the Vans came in about 3 times more frequently than the trucks for those reasons.

 

[Lavey5150]

Seller asking “Do not knock on door” of the van?
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