My dad finally gave me the ‘95 a couple of months ago. Nothing better than getting a 12v for free and with a manual transmission. I plan on fixing it up and making it my own and addressing all the issues you mentioned in the vid.
I have a 7.3 and 12 valve. I prefer the 12 valve in every way. 7.3 is a great option but has 100’s of wires and many electronics to think about. A 7.3 runs great when all those wires and electronics are ok. They can and will fail in an instant and you are left with a big problem to contend with. A 12 valve has zero electronics to fail. Even the fuel shutoff solenoid can be removed and fuel shutoff lever can be controlled by a cheap hardware store dash mounted universal choke cable. That is how I shut mine off. Only electrical on my 12 valve is the starter and if it fails I just park on a hill , let it roll and dump the clutch as my Fummins is a manual with zf6. Fires right up even without grid heater operational.
@@8020Media it can’t get cleaner than this truck but it has 123k miles on it. You might be able to find it online it is green color in Oregon. I really don’t know if I should do it or not.
@@8020Media I wonder what the best way is to get me up the hills without holding up traffic. I feel like I need just a little more. I don’t want to smoke people out either.
My dad finally gave me the ‘95 a couple of months ago. Nothing better than getting a 12v for free and with a manual transmission. I plan on fixing it up and making it my own and addressing all the issues you mentioned in the vid.
E - Sounds like you got a gem! We're jealous.
I have a 7.3 and 12 valve. I prefer the 12 valve in every way. 7.3 is a great option but has 100’s of wires and many electronics to think about. A 7.3 runs great when all those wires and electronics are ok. They can and will fail in an instant and you are left with a big problem to contend with. A 12 valve has zero electronics to fail. Even the fuel shutoff solenoid can be removed and fuel shutoff lever can be controlled by a cheap hardware store dash mounted universal choke cable. That is how I shut mine off. Only electrical on my 12 valve is the starter and if it fails I just park on a hill , let it roll and dump the clutch as my Fummins is a manual with zf6. Fires right up even without grid heater operational.
C - Thanks for taking the time to share your first-hand experience!
California versions had EGR unfortunately.
D - Indeed they did.
What year is the truck in the thumbnail
G - Somewhere between 94-98.
From California, got one 97 for $32k, Is it worth the money?
Sounds expensive for a 97 but would need a lot more details than that to know what it's worth.
@@8020Media it can’t get cleaner than this truck but it has 123k miles on it. You might be able to find it online it is green color in Oregon. I really don’t know if I should do it or not.
A - Keep us updated.
@@8020Media I am still looking and studying, I am ready to do it if I find out that’s the good deal.
What is the price range ? Let's say I find a truck and need to put in a fresh motor ?
T - Can find a used engine for $1,500-$3,000. But have to pay for install.
@@8020Media install is easy . There heavy but easy hook ups
So with the original automatic, you cannot add any horsepower?
F - You can add power, just not near as much.
@@8020Media I wonder what the best way is to get me up the hills without holding up traffic. I feel like I need just a little more. I don’t want to smoke people out either.
F - If you need to smoke people out to get up hills, then do it! It's a normal vehicle function with the trucks.