Don't fall for the "7.3L lasts forever" hype....
While the motor may, everything else around it including the injection system won't. Be aware that those ancillary systems can be $$ to repair and maintain, so your purchase should be priced accordingly. An HPOP and injectors can easily run more than replacing a gas motor. Is it guaranteed you'll need that work? Absolutely not. But if previous fuel and oil conditions are unknown, you're chances of needed invasive injection system work go way up.
Also, the 7.3L is a little hard on transmissions. If that one hasn't been rebuilt yet, plan on doing it.
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2000 E450 dually V10 wagon
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