Finally got a van (89 e150) ... Almost made it home - July 30th 2018 8:33 pm
Yesterday was the test drive, inspection, and negotiation. Today I handed over cash, got it registered and replaced the battery.
The 89 Econoline 150 conversion was mine. Plenty of work to do but mechanically sound and two mechanics gave it the thumbs up for purchase and the 100 mile drive home.
I made 40 miles before the engine temp crept up towards the red line. Then it sat on the 'L' in normal for another 10. Then it finally got the end of normal and I pulled over to get a local shop to run a coolant diagnostic.
So close.
Come on baby... Be something small so I can get moving and deal with it at home.
Anyone else have their inaugural drive go south?
The 89 Econoline 150 conversion was mine. Plenty of work to do but mechanically sound and two mechanics gave it the thumbs up for purchase and the 100 mile drive home.
I made 40 miles before the engine temp crept up towards the red line. Then it sat on the 'L' in normal for another 10. Then it finally got the end of normal and I pulled over to get a local shop to run a coolant diagnostic.
So close.
Come on baby... Be something small so I can get moving and deal with it at home.
Anyone else have their inaugural drive go south?