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I read that last night. I thought that was very strange. If it had been GM, I wouldn't even think twice about that. Being a Ford, I find that strange. What's the production date on your truck?
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From what I've found, that is 100% correct. Of course you knew that and I didn't. They were only available in the 03 F series, after the end of 6/03 model build month, I believe it said7. The 04's, with 2v, had the improved head thread design. It also shows the 3/03 Expy's first with the new head. They made enough in time for vans and one plus year of the Expy and Navigator. The vans show it being used thru the 09 model year. Those heads should be on the market to some extent by now.
As far as the new heads in 03, most were Expy and Navigator according to what I finally dug out of my old tech and service manual. I'm glad I took the old copy and saved it. It was supposed to be destroyed, but you know how some of us hold on the stuff that sentimental value. lol
Brew, I was hoping you would pop onto the Swap thread and give me some of your swap insight last night. I finally found most of what I wanted when I dug up my old books but will gladly take any foresight and knowledge. I also found that this engine long block is used in the 04 E150, 250, and SD 250, and partial 03 F150/250 also. I'm not 100% on the 350 series, as I didn't check it. Anyways JB, if you have any tips to the swap, please post them or the link you used before. I saw the one you helped at the other site last night, Mr. Contributor. lol. I know about the flywheel, taking the harness for S&G, I've got the exhaust also, back to the extension pipe/muffler. I figured I might as well take it all.
As far as the new heads in 03, most were Expy and Navigator according to what I finally dug out of my old tech and service manual. I'm glad I took the old copy and saved it. It was supposed to be destroyed, but you know how some of us hold on the stuff that sentimental value. lol
Brew, I was hoping you would pop onto the Swap thread and give me some of your swap insight last night. I finally found most of what I wanted when I dug up my old books but will gladly take any foresight and knowledge. I also found that this engine long block is used in the 04 E150, 250, and SD 250, and partial 03 F150/250 also. I'm not 100% on the 350 series, as I didn't check it. Anyways JB, if you have any tips to the swap, please post them or the link you used before. I saw the one you helped at the other site last night, Mr. Contributor. lol. I know about the flywheel, taking the harness for S&G, I've got the exhaust also, back to the extension pipe/muffler. I figured I might as well take it all.
I'm on another site ? I haven't posted on another site in a very long time, wasn't I. I think I know the thread in question, Ill see if it triggers something useful I can add lol.
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Good morning thinkers- hope you fellers have a great day!- thanks guys for going out of your way to answer my simple question!!- but im interested to see if old blue has the newer heads- oh btw- i double checked the pcv hose connector on the drivers side- it is just a connector- just looks different.
Do you still need those caps for the doors? I've got two I just picked up if you do.
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Thinkers, what do you think about hauling a truck bed like this? Got a 450 mile trip to pick up a new rust free bed for my truck. Was thinking of putting stakes in the bed posts and then strapping it down in an X pattern from each bed's tie downs