Ford E150 Window Van 1981 6cyl 4 Speed Stick 4 Captain's Chairs Needs Water Pump on 2040-cars

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VIN: 2FMEE14E2BBA14837 Make: Ford
Model: E-Series Van
Trim: Chateau
Drive Type: 4 soeed factory on the floor, overdrive
Mileage: 516,457
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Blue
Year: 1981
Number of Cylinders: 6

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

     Good old "Blue Suede Shoes" needs help my lousy back won't let me do, even though it's not a serious problem.  Water pump spews water after starting, but leaks very little once driving.  Needs new water pump installed, not hard on a 6 cylinder like this.  Also, starter bendix is going out, will eventually need starter.  It turns then goes "wing" a couple times sometimes, then starts.  Not the flywheel, always engages that, so has to be the starter bendix gear.  Otherwise no real problems, I still drive it locally, but wouldn't take it out on the highway anymore until the pump is replaced.  Once that's done, doesn't overheat, good cooling system.  Leaks some oil (probably the usual rear main seal), I park it on dirt, loses 1/2 quart between changes, max.   Lights, horn, all that works, has good tires, not el-cheapos, 1/3 tread gone, disc brakes have at least 50% pads left.  Overdrive transmission is cool, acts like a regular 3 speed manual, then big RPM drop for the freeway in overdrive. Call her a fixer upper I guess, I just can't do the work anymore, or use her for parts, whatever you want.
    Story is worth telling, this van worked in San Diego for decades hauling fishermen into Mexico (has ball hitch).  The owner ALWAYS took it to Ford, so it was extremely well maintained, Motorcraft battery, all genuine parts Ford wherever I looked.  It was his livelihood, so he had them fix whatever the service writer told him it needed.  I got it 10K miles ago, replaced the I-beam bushings, cap rotor, plugs and wires, that's all it needed, it's been my motorcycle hauler for 6 years now.  Radio needs new antenna, AC doesn't work, I never tried to have it charged.  Left side rear window not factory, installed for passengers' view it appears.
    Van is in Tombstone Arizona, one hour southeast of Tucson, 50 miles west of New Mexico border, 35 miles north of Mexican border.  Come get it, sorry, no delivery available.