73 ford f-250 ranger question

[Pete]

a 73 f 250. not sure of motor tranny combo, only has 80k on it. if the motor is a big one with the c6 tranny would that make a decent tow rig. i think it would have a lot of character.

[CumminsJeep]

possible 460

[whateveritneeds]

careful

most fords of that era came with the 360fe big block, not known for any good performance. Axles also kinda suck, lp dana 44 front, 16 spline d60 rear, shafts are about the same size as a 44, full float is its only saving grace. The best looking body style ford in my opinion though.

[wannabejeep]

my buddy had one of these halfway restored. tried forever to sell it ended up scrapping it. Sad really. His had a 360 and was 4wd

[grundlepunch]

friend of mine has one, indeed it did come with a 44 front and 60 rear.

but i think his came with a 460, he then swapped in a hpd60 front and beefed up the rear, and threw some 39.5" tsl's on that bitch. thing is DOPE

[WAD357]

definalty a cool rig but with a 3 speed not the greatest for the highway but slap a ZF5 in there and you got yourself a bitchin rig... probably has a 390 or 460 if its the larger of motors

[clean4drxj]

x2 on the FE part could be either a 390 or 360