ford or chevy?

[J]

:lol: Yup mines got the solid flywheel too :lol: nothing seriously wrong with it, except right now I need to replace the camshaft position sensor, but other than that it's still fairly solid. I don't drive it very often since I have a company truck.

The only real concerns I've got with my Ford right now is that when something does die on it, it's going to cost me to fix it, where as on that old chevy I could do it pretty easily.

I know the Ford still got a lot of life left in it, this little deal just came up and I thought I would look into it. Still a little undecided though.

 

[BlackBaldyMan]

:lol: Yup mines got the solid flywheel too :lol: nothing seriously wrong with it, except right now I need to replace the camshaft position sensor, but other than that it's still fairly solid. I don't drive it very often since I have a company truck.

The only real concerns I've got with my Ford right now is that when something does die on it, it's going to cost me to fix it, where as on that old chevy I could do it pretty easily.

I know the Ford still got a lot of life left in it, this little deal just came up and I thought I would look into it. Still a little undecided though.

Thats good the flywheel is out of the way, yeah CPS is cake to fix. Have you heard of the forum, http://www.thedieselstop.com? Its an all Ford site, and the 94-97 forum is excellent for diagnosing problems, saved a TON of money from that site, I encourage you to check it out, wont regret it!

 

[J]

That site is where I got the diagnosis of my cps being out. Lots of good info on there.

 

[Texas PaPaw]

J

Years ago had 82 chev 1/2 ton w/350. Pulled a loaded 24' gooseneck with it alot. Wasn't overpowered by any means but got the job done. Not sure I would make the trade you are considering though.

Good luck & happy trails

Brock

 

[J]

I'm leaning more towards keeping what I've got, it's just the 4 WD thats got me "stuck" :lol: :lol:

With mine you'd better stay away from anything soft or you'll be digging it out. :x

But then again if I were smart, "knowing you shouldn't get anywhere near a mudhole with my Ford", I would keep it and that would keep me from tearing up any pasture. ;-)

 

[backhoeboogie]

Diesel all the way. It may cost you a bit at the pump but the mileage you will get out of that diesel will keep you from going to the pump.

Dodge front ends are pitiful if you are going to be pulling anything heavy through the pasture. Put that heavy diesel in it, and your front end will be gone in less that 100K. Been there. If you are going to be mostly on pavement, Dodge will be okay.

Chevy trucks have gotten cheap. Still have one and just about everything on it is broken. Door latches, seat hinges, and everything in between the front and back bumper are gone.

Bought my first Ford a year and a half ago. F-350 diesel, 4 door, 4 WD. I only have 40,000 on it but so far I am very satisfied. Had a G/N trailer behind it with a caterpillar that weighed 17,000. Trailer weighs 4900. I was maxed with the 20,000 pound trailer and one ton truck. I had no problems going up hill or across really rough pastures. The real test for this truck will come when I hit 200K.

 

[sillco]

I would never trade that diesel for a gas motor. I would never trade a 3/4 ton for a 1/2 given equal condition. A 1/2 pulling anything beyond a small bumper hitch trailer is useless. In my opinion you will regret it. The 7.3 is one tough motor. Keep the maintenance up and it won't give you any problems. JMHO ;-)

I agree with Flaboy, keep the larger truck. I have a 93 Chevy 1 ton dooly diesel with over 179,000 miles on it and I go all over the country with it pulling a 24 ft trailer. I just keep it in good shape. If anything goes wrong I repair it or have it repaired. I change the oil every 3,000 miles.

I also have a 93 GMC Jimmy with over 260,000 miles and I go from Wisconsin to Louisiana and back in it on a regular bases. I treat it the same way.

 

[Saltydawg]

Well missed this thread till now. Well didn't really miss it...just didn't want to take part in ford vs chevy lol.

However.........

Keep your Ford.

The 87 Chevy was the last year for that body and framestyle.

The 1/2 ton 4wd version will have either a 10 bolt or 12 bolt chevy rearend and a 10 bolt up front. These are weak.
The 3/4 and one ton chevies came with the GM 14 bolt or a Dana 60/70 rearend and usually a Dana 44 up front. These are strong.

Your Ford will either have a Dana rearend or the very healthy ford rearend....good stuff.
The Ford frames also hold up better.

I have a half dozen chevies out back in the junkyard with broken frames....One tons, 3/4's and 1/2 tons both 4wd and 2 wd (they all used the same basic frame from 73-87).
I have yet to own a ford where the frame or rearend gave in.

 

[MandTconstruct]

You are correct that your 7.3 diesel is the same as a power stroke. They actually give more hp. It was more or less a matter of fate when they put those engines in the trucks. I bought the second one that was delivered east of the mississippi. It ran 420,000.

 

[BlackBaldyMan]

You are correct that your 7.3 diesel is the same as a power stroke. They actually give more hp. It was more or less a matter of fate when they put those engines in the trucks. I bought the second one that was delivered east of the mississippi. It ran 420,000.

Yeah late 94 is when the DI came out...

 

[J.Robinson]

If you think that fuel is expensive for a diesel remember that although the purchase price may be higher than gas remember that you will not get near the milage from a gas engine pulling a big load than that of a diesel. You might get 8 or 9 miles more to the gallon for a diesel. and the f250 is gonna give you alot more life than the chevy 1/2 as far as suspension and brakes and remember no spark plugs wires or caps or rotors to replace plus no ignition modules or picup coils to replace. All that should be considered and then my favorite you know what you already have and what you have replaced and how you have maintained it. When you buy another used vehicle you never know what you might get or not. Im not pushing one brand over the other because personally I prefer GM but you are compareing apples and oranges here and if you already have the diesel and you plan on hauling a big trailer then. I might think long and hard before steping down to a smaller truck like that. If you plan on using it as a truck I mean.

 

[Rod]

Stick with the diesel truck.