OOPS! :eek:
Blake
WA
I have that same pic on my computer, pretty funny...
Here's another for ya...
Seeing the Ford under the eart mover hurt, seeing the rice burner under the Hummer is going to get all the Liberal a******s started.
that is unbelievable, how did that guy not see his truck .....
Looks like the guy was working on the dump truck and it rolled forward. Guess he forgot to set the parking brake. :D :D
FOR SALE, slightly used ford service truck. Minor dings, will buff right out. :D

I have a regular cab 4X4 1995 powerstroke with upgraded 3 leaf heavyduty springs up front and manuel locking hubs.I will be purchasing this summer for next year.Also should I upgrade my alternater the truck came stock with dual batterys.
Thanks also Im in Maryland what kind of hourly rate is good for subcontracting?
Subs in maryland are anywhere between $50.00 and $75.00 per hour depending who you work for and if you have a salt spreader.
I am refering to anne arundel and howard county.
Too bad you have the 250 and not the 350. That Dana 50 TTB is a pain in the ass. Not sure what type of transmission you have, but if you have an automatic put a bigger tranny cooler in it than the stock one, and also get yourself a temp guage for the tranny. If it is a stick, then make sure you are running full synthetic in the ZF. As for plows, I don't think I'd go over 8' with that front end. And you could run any brand you want. I don't think I'd go with a V plow as they are fairly heavy. Although, snoway's V plow isn't as heavy as the rest which would work for you. my .02

I am looking to get a 250 V10 engine....What i am looking to know is what kind of gas mileage does it get? Also, how does the V8 mileage do? Finally, what should I look for for a plow truck? Any suggestions would help tremendously.
Pete
The V8 mileage sucks(8-10 mpg, winter driving, hubs locked in). Get the V10. I'm sure it'll suck too, but you get about 3000 more lbs. in towing capacity. And it'll be worth more at trade-in. I traded in an F-150 which got around 15 mpg, and I didn't check weights, but I know I'm pushing around a lot more steel now.
go for the V-10, I bought it cause I tow a 29' travel trailer in the summer months and love it. Yeah the gas millage is about 11 or 12 / 8 to 9 towing, but the thing plows like a beast, almost effortlessly. If your buying the V-10, your not worried about gas mileage, if mileage is the issue get a 5.4 ....
just my .02 worth :)
Mileage was an issue with me. I went from a sick 6.0l psd getting 15-18mpg city to a V8 gas getting a whopping 8.2 mpg. I dont care to hear thats bcz it was cold i dont see much improvement in summer. I have the 4*4 disengaged and dont drive with a lead foot. I have 1350 miles on it as of today and im still going to the gas station twice a week.
Wait till you get 10000 mile on it, my past ( 3 ) 5.4's gas mileage improved nicely after 10000 miles. You won't be disappointed.
Hey Eyesell - what did it improve to? And what was it before? I am picking up a 250 SC on Friday (tomorrow) and can't seem to find anywhere what kind of mileage to expect. F250, SC, short box. I am currently running a Dodge 2500 and get about 9mpg average HW/City. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Dan
Dan,
It's hard to say, I don't think it has changed much, but are you going gas or diesel ??
Gas, the 5.4 to be exact, F-250 Super cab (extended not 4 door).
I bought a '03 f-250 supercab with short bed last march. I have to say, when buying a plow truck buy what you really want. I wished I had bought the 350 with 6.0 or even 7.3. Also I tried to save by buying the standard power mirrors. Make sure you buy the heated power mirrors.Nothing more aggravating than having to jump out and scrape the mirrors in the snow. As far as the 5.4, I have pushed as much snow as my partner who has the identical truck with the V-10. as far as mileage with the 5.4, dont even think about it! thats what I have to do.I fill up evey other day and I only put on about 25000 per year. If you can afford the diesel do it.Other than that the 250 is my favorite of the last 3 trucks I have worked with.
I get 12 with my 93 F150 5.8L. I was thinking of a new F250 5.4L. I hope the MPG is at least the same.
I will say TERRIBLE GAS mileage........ I get 5 maybe 6 miles per gallon when using 4x4 alot ... with a 29 gallon tank I usually go about 100 miles for 3/4 tank of gas and thats with 89 octane... I suggest not to get the V-10 just cause of the gas mileage... Really invest in a diesel.... If you decide to plow alot diesle would be way better..... but thats my opinion, I would have to fill up after every night when I finished my route and my route is about 6 hrs long and about 80 to 100 miles worth of plowing.....
Hey Donny Boy
Great looking truck. I have mine black with tint all around also.Where did you pick up the chrome wheel well pieces?they look really good.dress up the truck.
Originally posted by donny boy
I will say TERRIBLE GAS mileage........ I get 5 maybe 6 miles per gallon when using 4x4 alot ... with a 29 gallon tank I usually go about 100 miles for 3/4 tank of gas and thats with 89 octane... I suggest not to get the V-10 just cause of the gas mileage... Really invest in a diesel.... If you decide to plow alot diesle would be way better..... but thats my opinion, I would have to fill up after every night when I finished my route and my route is about 6 hrs long and about 80 to 100 miles worth of plowing..... If your plowing 80 to 100 miles worth, your accounts seem to be spread out too much, I plow for 7 hours and only burn through a 1/2 tank of gas. Your accounts should be fairly close to each other to save on time. I know this isn't always a luxary for all but that dosen't mean the V-10 should not be recommended, it's just your accounts are farther apart than others. The V-10 plows much better than the diesel, it has been discussed here many times over.
My .02 cents worth :D
I am still looking for some solid numbers on the 5.4? I am actually now nervous about my choice, I was hoping that my 9mpg just driving around in my Dodge, no plow, no 4x4 would increase going to a new Ford with the 5.4?
here is something to think about: whenever you get a bigger truck like 250 or 2500 4x4 your mileage will be sh!tty ! if i were buying that big of a truck i wouldnt be concerned with the mileage, ive heard that fords get crappy mileage no matter what but i would have to say that anytime you get into a truck that large no matter what you get its gonna suck gas bigtime!! ive also heard ( from this site) that the 5.4 is underpowered so therefore that would mean you would automatically get worse mileage cause the motor is working harder and as far as the V 10 gos i wouldnt even consider it . Chevys 6.0 easily outperforms fords 10 banger. in my opinion i would go with the diesel and ditch the gasser ,but hey what do i know ?
Ok, for my two cents worth. I don't have a 250, I have a 2001 150 with 7700 payload group (like the 98 & 99 250 Light Dutys). I have the 5.4 with the 3.73 rear end. Empty, I get MAYBE 9 miles per gallon. Towing or plowing, don't even check it. Just put more in the tank cause you are making it. Just check to see what rear end you have, that will make a difference! The 3.73 and 4.10 will send you home from the gas station crying every time.
I totally agree with eyesell to donny boy, try to get those accounts closer together. My round trip is about 40 miles, but it takes me 7 miles to get to my first job. After that, they are all approximately 2 miles apart (some closer, some farther) If I'm plowing, I'm out for about 8 hours. If I'm just dropping salt, I leave at 4am and I'm home by 7:30am.
Well my accounts arent too far apart... about ten miles, on a regular drive it takes me 10min. to get to 1 part of the town to the other..... And for the trim on the wheel wells, you can go to a local autoparts store and order them, The ones I have on it now came with the truck when I got it... they cost about 80 to 90$

what is Limited Slip Rear.... Whats the best axle to get in a Ford F-350 Diesel for plowing.
3.73 Axle Ratio (SRW)

3.73 Axle Ratio (DRW)

4.10 Axle Ratio (SRW) $50.00

3.73 Axle Ratio, Limited Slip Rear (SRW) $300.00

4.10 Axle Ratio, Limited Slip Rear (SRW) $300.00

4.10 Axle Ratio, Limited Slip Rear (DRW) $300.00

4.30 Axle Ratio, Limited Slip Rear (SRW) $350.00

4.30 Axle Ratio, Limited Slip Rear (DRW) $300.00
3.73's are fine. I have 3.54's and my truck barely sweats. You don't want to gear your new truck so low that your highway mileage suffers. Also, go with the limited slip. It isn't as good as an Aubern ls but way better than an open diff. With diesels, it isn't the hp it is the torque. In 2wd you will be able to break the wheels loose very easily with an open diff, especially if it is geared too low.
depends which truck U get I have 4.10 they are great

:help: I have a 1992 F-250 4x4 5.8 liter engine. It was running fine, then the next thing it went south, first my fuel gauge stopped working, amp guage & RPM guage went all at once, This truck is a automatic. It now all of the sudden bucks & humps in D, runs fine in 2nd gear. Does anyone have any Ideals, I have been told to check all of my grounds, I did that, found nothing.... Thanks....................
check for a loose plug wire ?
FoxFire, Did you find out what the problem with your
truck was? Sorry I said check for a loose plug wire with-
out explaining that it sounded like something that
happened to me twice.The first time was in my old 86
chevy--engine bucking real hard. The second time I was
driving a friends ranger back from Rhode Island and
about an hour before I got home the gages started
going nutts and the engine was bucking in high gear
so I had to drive in second gear in the breakdown
lane the whole way home(not thinking it could be a plug
wire)---going up hills was the worst. What you decribed
sounded kind of the same. I'm not sure what your
engine is like but if its the older style plugs and wires
(unlike the new fords) sounds like a plug might not be
firing. GOOD LUCK.