2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Need advice on purchase?

[rlyons]

I am considering moving up to a p-pumped truck. A local person has a 95 D-350 Club Cab for sale, it has a manual transmission, 133,000 miles,good tires,the paint clear coat is peeling on top of one rear fender, a few scratches but not bad for the year, no rust(southern truck). The interior is good except for two burn marks in driver's seat(smoker I guess). The bed is clean and straight, has a goose neck hitch which I would change out for my inverted fifthwheel hitch anyway. It is pretty well loaded with CD player and power equipment. It does have a few oil leaks which I haven't checked out yet but the oil pan is wet and dripping a little. He is asking $9500. 00 for it. Is that fair providing it runs out ok? What differences should I watch out for over the 1st gen when checking it out?

 

[ttbird]

KDP- KIller dowel pin, is the timing case cover leaking? Easy to tap pin if it's not fallen out yet. Hard to fix if timing case is cracked. Check it out closely for damage! I think you got a 175 pump with a manual. My 95 runs better now than when new!

 

[rlyons]

I'm not sure yet what is leaking but I will for sure look at the timing cover. I tabbed my 1st gen and would do the 95 right away if it has not been done. I think it is just the valve covers but i need to look at it again closer with better light. This truck is bone stock so I would bet it has not had the pin tabbed.