Posted by big_red_man on September 14, 2017 at 19:47:57 from (162.72.197.57):
I've found a 1970 Ford F600 truck with 75,000 miles and given a down-payment. Seller is a young mechanic who got truck with purchase of shop. It hasn't been run in five years and little for several prior years. It has been stored inside always. Today seller phoned and said when driving it into shop to fix add-on A/C (condition of sale) he found big oil leak under it. He's afraid it may be engine rear main bearing seal or ??? Engine is v-8, I think about a 330 industrial or commercial. Truck starts, runs, & clutch, brakes, transmission, dump, lights all work. Body shows one tiny dent and a tiny bit of rust on front bumper. No cracked windows, seat upholstery has no cracks or tears, floor mat is NOT worn, pedals show very little wear, etc. All gauges except fuel appear to work. Seller, without my asking, replaced rear axle seal which was leaking. I think seller is willing to return down payment. I think this is a "barn find" and it looks great to me. What about tractor or other engines which have sat for a long time without being run? Is it necessary to tear the engine apart and fix all leaks (probably way too expensive) or . . . Do I run? Do I try some sealer in oil? Do I try to hire seller as mechanic to fix oil leak? I do NOT distrust the honesty of this young mechanic! What would you do IF 1) you liked the truck and 2)thought it could be of use to you and 3) felt the purchase price was reasonable? Thanks for your thoughts.
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