Is anybody REALLY shooting for 500K miles?
#91
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Just finished replacing the entire AC system on my 1996. It is ice cold once again.
At 307000, I think that was the last accessory that got replaced. I did the power steering and vacuum pumps a couple months ago. It's been through several starters and alternators, of course.
At 307000, I think that was the last accessory that got replaced. I did the power steering and vacuum pumps a couple months ago. It's been through several starters and alternators, of course.
#94
Do you use a fuel additive for lubricity? Just curious as to how you managed to get over 300K miles on a VP.
#95
Over the years I've added two stroke oil, Power Service white and silver. Never noticed any difference. I've fueled up at the same pump many times in a row and then various brand stations. Still didn't notice any difference in power or fuel mileage.
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My 97 5.9 Cummings has 274,000. I just bought it and had the killer dowel pin secured, valves adjusted, throttle linkage replaced. It runs like a top with no blow back. I hope to get another 274,000 out of it. It was a one owner, dealership maintained truck. All stock.
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Not two months after I posted that, the transmission went out for the third time. I parked it and bought a new truck.
This still excellent engine is being put into a 1965 Ford F-250 crew cab.
Do the miles still get to add up?
This still excellent engine is being put into a 1965 Ford F-250 crew cab.
Do the miles still get to add up?
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People always complain of VP44s and how they're unreliable. What is unreliable is the fuel system on the truck.
VP44s need minimum of 7psi WOT or it WILL fail.
I've had VP44s last over 500k miles...with proper fuel pressure...
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