Just traded for 1984 E-150 Van.

[cessnaimpala]

I just traded for this van today. I am going to make it a 3 seater custom work van. I have a few questions.
What years of rear doors will interchange with this van?
Any thing I should be aware of on the engine? It is a 4.9L (300 cid) In-line 6 cylinder.
How dependable are the hydraulic clutches for these vans? And any way to tighten the gear shifter, it has some slop to it.
Any particular place to get interior parts such as the panel that holds the wiper and headlight switches?

Thank you for your help.

[Cobra]

Originally Posted by cessnaimpala

I just traded for this van today. I am going to make it a 3 seater custom work van. I have a few questions.
What years of rear doors will interchange with this van?
Any thing I should be aware of on the engine? It is a 4.9L (300 cid) In-line 6 cylinder.
How dependable are the hydraulic clutches for these vans? And any way to tighten the gear shifter, it has some slop to it.
Any particular place to get interior parts such as the panel that holds the wiper and headlight switches?

Thank you for your help.

In 1992 I bought a similar van to yours, same year and drivetrain for $500 with over 200K showing. Shortly after I bought it I moved from southern Ontario to northern Alberta. I moved all our stuff and moved all the way out there (2500 miles), used it daily and for vacations. I put almost another 200K on it in six years and the only thing I had to do was air filter and oil changes, one set of plugs, brakes twice, tires and a fuel pump. This is one strong truck and very reliable. The engine was the best thing in it, reliable and easy to maintain, in my opinion one of the best engines Ford ever made. I've had two more vehicles with the 4.9 and I still like that engine. I never had any problems with the clutch but sloppy gear shifters in that van seem to be common, although I was used to driving it that way and never did do anything about it.

[cessnaimpala]

Originally Posted by Cobra

In 1992 I bought a similar van to yours, same year and drivetrain for $500 with over 200K showing. Shortly after I bought it I moved from southern Ontario to northern Alberta. I moved all our stuff and moved all the way out there (2500 miles), used it daily and for vacations. I put almost another 200K on it in six years and the only thing I had to do was air filter and oil changes, one set of plugs, brakes twice, tires and a fuel pump. This is one strong truck and very reliable. The engine was the best thing in it, reliable and easy to maintain, in my opinion one of the best engines Ford ever made. I've had two more vehicles with the 4.9 and I still like that engine. I never had any problems with the clutch but sloppy gear shifters in that van seem to be common, although I was used to driving it that way and never did do anything about it.

Sounds like your truck was a very reliable machine. I hope after I get mine running it is that reliable also. Thank you for your insight on the engine and gear train.