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Just bought a 1996 F-250 7.3L Powerstroke, crew-cab, short-bed, 4x4. 5-speed manual. First diesel ever. It is rough around the edges. Needs some interior work (door panels, dash). Also the 4x4 stick is out. The boot is there but no stick. The guy I bought it from went and got the stick and cylinder assembly but didn't get it put on. The 4x4 works when you get underneath and engage it, so that's good.

Anyway, not sure what I just got myself into. It's loud as all of hell's demons being released at once. I just wanted a truck that would last longer than ten years. Bought this one with 216K on it. So I am hoping it wil go and go and go. Will it?

Looking forward to learning about this truck more here. I am a DIY'er but not a mechanic, though I am drivin to learn.
 
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:welcome1: treat it right and she will take care of you.
 
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