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Old 10-08-2008, 05:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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hi every one i have a 1997 e350 van over 8500 lb and i have a deal on a engine that out of a 1997 f250 but someone told me that the heads are different may be hp or something i want to know if the complete engine will still work or if i have to tear it apart and use my heads thanks
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F-series did start using a 3 valve head, but I don't know when.
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Old 10-08-2008, 07:08 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i believe the 3valve heads for the f250 started on 2005. VIN code 5

if the 8th digit of your VIN is "L" you should be fine.
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