Hello from East- central Alberta

Another change of plans. I just bought a 1991 Ford f350 with the 7.3 idi and a 5 speed. The cab on it is toast but it only has 258,000 km on the clock, so without any more drama (the guy that had the 6.5 won't even talk to me anymore) this is the drive train going into it! Probably using the Ford frame as well for the service box. I'm thinking about getting back to turning wrenches for a living and this would be a good step into mobile service work.
 

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Yes the 7.3 is an International engine and this will mean my truck is a true 'binder :winky: I will also be able to lose the 7.39 gear set and improve on the brakes as well. So over all it will be a win - win deal.:smilewinkgrin:
 
I drove the f350 home today and must admit I'm not overly impressed with the sounds coming up from the tranny, or the way the box is set up on the unit. I'm thinking about losing the box and retaining the one off my '53. I'm also concerned with the braking system and hydraulic clutch, mainly because I don't want to get rid of the original pedals (I like them coming up from the floor) and I really don't want to put the ugly brake booster and mc on the firewall.
 
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