its the eddie baer v8
woke up Saturday morning, driving my daughter to soccer game, noticed harder sounds, flutter to clanking. oil not too low, but wound up stalling, cut power.
had some oil just to top off and symptom subsided momentarily, also stuck out of nowhere. Stalled again after repeat of above, got towed.
garage doesnt believe there is engine damage, no smoke on starting, but oil not being distributed.
says uncommon, costly job , his “book” suggesting 14.5 hours, all parts total = $1500
lots of money for old 99, yet honestly despite people being harsh on fords, the truck has treated my family well.