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Thanks all for the replies. I will ask some more questions and answer some.
Aaron: The rear springs seem OK because the rear looks like it sits where it is desinged to sit. Are the shocks seperate from the springs? In other words, it is not a Macphearson strut sort of set up?
Nolan (Diesel Guy): Did your engine rock, cold or warm? I am not sure that the engine rocked, but it did shake enough to make the upholstery visibly shake and the steering wheel vibrate. This happened cold and warm. It seemed to be fine at road speed.
About the vacuum control: Is the vacuum control the plastic cam looking part that has what looks like two valves that open and close as the cam rotates during different throttle settings?
Larry: Both cars have about 190,000 miles. They are asking $3,300 for the gold one with the vibration and transmission problem. Also the climate control does not seem to work and the tires are shot. It handles better and is the better looking of the two (the foam is totally shot in the rear seat but the covers are in good shape and the carpet pieces are all there). The cruise control almost works in this one.
They are asking $3900 for the blue one. It has pretty good tires. The cruise does not operate, but the climate control works (at least the AC does) The body is in pretty good shape (there is a slight kink in the hood on the drivers side, it looks like somebody closed something in the hood). The paint looks like it would buff out pretty nice. The interior upholstery is in pretty good shape, except for a small tear on the drivers door window sill, a missing carpet trim piece, and pretty flat foam on the seats.
The drivers side window motor,the sunroof motor and the antenna motor have all seen better days. the dealer says if he can get close to the asking, he would fix these. I would also want the shocks replaced and the cruise operating also.
I appreciate all your input very much. This is a very informative site and I will pass along the address to my parents.
Doug
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1994 Ford F-350 7.3 liter turbo diesel
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