'97 E450 engine in OBS?

[freddie]

Does anybody have any input on what the differences are? I can find some decent detailed threads about the differences between 99+ vans and trucks, but not much about 96-97's.

Also, does the fact that its an E450 van, and not an E250 or E350 change anything about the engine?

Looking for a complete(turbo, injectors, etc) drop in engine for a '96 F350 and I stumbled across a '97 E450 engine for a good price, and I just wonder if it is worth my time or not.

One thing I hadn't thought of until recently, is that the E450 engine is most likely from a shuttle bus or ambulance, and likely has some hard miles on it.

Looking for input.

 

[89 Stroker]

i wouldent think it would , just like the F350 and F-superduty , same engine but other different things , someone will correct me ,

 

[freddie]

It wouldn't be worth my time or it wouldn't be any different?

Anyone else?

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[89 Stroker]

wouldn't be a difference in engines , i have an E350 engine in my truck , depends on the condition of the motor

 

[FrankTheTank]

Engine (block) is exactly the same but all the accessories are different and should be swapped over including front pullys and engine wiring harness to the PCM is different

 

[DZL JIM]

^^^
Strip it down to the long block, and put your stuff on it. You'll be happy you did, and not try to use anything from the van.
The '97 van motor should still have the cam driven fuel pump, so everything should bolt right in.