F250 Advice

[ArdWrknTrk]

That's not an '89, it's an '87 like mine.

At least it's got an '87 (carbureted) engine in it.

D44 HD..... I'll be stripping mine and replacing all the bushings and balljoints next week.

The D50 has bigger (350 size) hubs.

The 350 has a Dana 60 straight axle.

The D60 in the 350 rides better and has a tighter turning radius.

Fuel injected engines had different valve covers, intake and exhaust ports don't match either.

Just ask Gary..

[Nothing Special]

.... If it has the C6 automatic, that’s good, a tough auto IMHO. If it’s the E4OD, could be troublesome behind the 460. However, I’ve had no problems with the one in my Bronco.

I think I read that the E4OD had some issues early on that were corrected through the years. Which might be a bad omen if it is an early E4OD. But I've got ~220K miles on the E4OD behind the 460 in my '97 F-250HD with no issues (but being mine is a '97 it has the "fixes"...).

.... Neat thing with the C6 is if you put it in second it will go to second gear and stay there, good for slippery situations....

The E4OD does that too. In fact, I think all Ford auto transmissions do.

[Ray Cecil]

.... If it has the C6 automatic, that’s good, a tough auto IMHO. If it’s the E4OD, could be troublesome behind the 460. However, I’ve had no problems with the one in my Bronco.

I think I read that the E4OD had some issues early on that were corrected through the years. Which might be a bad omen if it is an early E4OD. But I've got ~220K miles on the E4OD behind the 460 in my '97 F-250HD with no issues (but being mine is a '97 it has the "fixes"...).

.... Neat thing with the C6 is if you put it in second it will go to second gear and stay there, good for slippery situations....

The E4OD does that too. In fact, I think all Ford auto transmissions do.

I was wrong. It is an 87.

Anyway, we will see how it goes. Interior is a little rough, but the roughness is limited to the seat cover and carpet. Dash and door panels look decent. At least in the pic.

I will see this saturday

[Gary Lewis]

Fuel injected engines had different valve covers, intake and exhaust ports don't match either.

Just ask Gary..

Yep. For sure. Different heads, different intake, different exhaust manifolds, and different valve covers.

[salans7]

I was wrong. It is an 87.

Even better, it's even closer to being a bullnose. Haha.

1987 trucks can sometimes be like the 1980 trucks. Jim can share more detail on that, but I remember there being quite a few differences on my dad's 87 F150 from the 88-91 trucks.

[ArdWrknTrk]

I was wrong. It is an 87.

Even better, it's even closer to being a bullnose. Haha.

1987 trucks can sometimes be like the 1980 trucks. Jim can share more detail on that, but I remember there being quite a few differences on my dad's 87 F150 from the 88-91 trucks.

I think only the 351 H.O. and the 460 were carbureted in 1987.

The carburetor lived on for a couple of more years in F53 chassis and 429 medium duty trucks.

Yes Shaun, my truck is essentially a Bullnose, except for the cab and bed.

 

[salans7]

I think only the 351 H.O. and the 460 were carbureted in 1987.

The carburetor lived on for a couple of more years in F53 chassis and 429 medium duty trucks.

Yes Shaun, my truck is essentially a Bullnose, except for the cab and bed.

I know my dad had some differences in the wiring somewhere, as well as cosmetic things like the door panel trim being different for Lariats, the upper intake plenum (EFI) being the same one from 85-86, and on 4x4 trucks the t-case shifter still came through the inspection cover and was a wonky lay down design.

[ArdWrknTrk]

I know my dad had some differences in the wiring somewhere, as well as cosmetic things like the door panel trim being different for Lariats, the upper intake plenum (EFI) being the same one from 85-86, and on 4x4 trucks the t-case shifter still came through the inspection cover and was a wonky lay down design.

Well there is no ICVR. The gauges are completely different.

It wasn't until '90, I believe, that the transfer case shifter came out the side of the tunnel.

Maybe Gary can confirm, from Huck.

All Bricknose trucks use the AC heater core, making it a lot easier to change.

Dash mounts and door panels changed -of coures- with the restyle of the interior.

The seatbelt retractors move down low, and there is a cable actuated pin sticking out of the bottom rear of the door jamb.

We got sun visors with inboard supports.

The radiator support is different.

Radiator mounts and new headlights changed.

Front fenders have a flange that bolts to the rocker pinch weld.

There are LOTS of little things!

But for '87 the driveline and frame are essentially the same.

[salans7]

Well there is no ICVR. The gauges are completely different.

It wasn't until '90, I believe, that the transfer case shifter came out the side of the tunnel.

Maybe Gary can confirm, from Huck.

All Bricknose trucks use the AC heater core, making it a lot easier to change.

Dash mounts and door panels changed -of coures- with the restyle of the interior.

The seatbelt retractors move down low, and there is a cable actuated pin sticking out of the bottom rear of the door jamb.

We got sun visors with inboard supports.

The radiator support is different.

Radiator mounts and new headlights changed.

Front fenders have a flange that bolts to the rocker pinch weld.

There are LOTS of little things!

But for '87 the driveline and frame are essentially the same.

I was referring to the differences between an 87 and an 88-91.

1988 was the first year for the tunnel entry transfer case shifter.

See interior pics, all original 1988

 

[swampedout]

I was referring to the differences between an 87 and an 88-91.

1988 was the first year for the tunnel entry transfer case shifter.

See interior pics, all original 1988

These are just my observations as a new bullnose owner. Take them for whatever theyre worth.

I just bought an 84 f250 4x4 with the 460. I agree with Gary about the leaf sprung TTB. Id prefer the f150 coil spring setup or the 350 straight axle. And I agree about mpg.

Ive hauled and towed with mine and drive it every day and hit the gas station every day. I prefer driving it with a trailer or weight in the bed, it smooths my dirt road bounces out.

Around here that truck would go for around 5k if it looks as clean as it does in the pictures but I dont know how it compares to where you are.

Im debating what Im going to do with the truck come summer. Id prefer something with the 300 in it for that mpg and torque sweet spot but I might keep the 460 and hopefully never need a bigger truck.

If you have youre DDs and just need a truck to tow, this one will do the job. A powerstroke might give you a little more power but your going to pay a couple thousand more for it up front.