> > Fmiser wrote: > > > > Of course, I want a diesel. I'd prefer a Cummins, but I'm > > not fond of the Dodge body or transmission.
> Jim Cathey wrote: > > The NV4500 you don't like? Well, actually the NV4500 is fine. But I thought Dodge didn't get those until late '90s - like the same time as the 24v engine. Which means it's to new (read "expensive") for my budget for beater farm truck duty. I think I neglected to mention part of my motivation is my 2-door doesn't have enough passenger space, so 4-door is high on the list of requirements. And I don't think Dodge made those long enough ago. > > What about the normally aspirated? > > Dad's (92?) is great. Not a powerhouse, but just fine. > He always said it was a bit 'off' upshifting, but I don't > think he wrapped it out far enough. The one time I drove > it, without him along, I treated it like the 200D and wound > it out before shifting. Gears/rpm's mated perfectly when > I did that. Nice truck. Sounds like it would fit my needs fine. Now to find a 4-door, 4-wheel drive, 1-ton, single wheel under my price cap. GM 6.2 is also on the list. > > What's to watch out for? > > Cavitation in the cooling system that holes the block. > Ford's MUST have had their cooling system maintained > properly, or the engine could be trash, or nearly so. > The insidious invisible killer. Hmmm, that's going to be hard to spot on a driveway inspection, isn't it? Even if I test the coolant and the necessary additives are present that doesn't mean they have been there all along. Thanks for the report. :) -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
