88 F-150
miles on your 4.9
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From: Illinois
Isn't it a shame???
From all the response to this site - the endurance of these engines - that they're no longer made. It just seem's like there should be a place in the scheme of things - for a truck engine that doesn't have to run at several thousand RPM's to function effectively.
And is economical to boot.
And is economical to boot.
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From: Harrisonburg, VA
my 95 flareside 4x4 w/ m5od just turned 100,000 miles. Dad has 2 trucks w/ 300, the 87 2wd 3 speed w/ od has 145,000 miles, and his 83 stepside 2wd w/ 3 speed on column has had three engines, the first one the carb. went bad and dumped all the gas and it threw out a rod. The second one was just built from a couple different scrap engines, but the last one is an actual rebuilt motor from big a auto parts, and been purring ever since. So the mileage is unknown on the truck but it has to have at least 250,000 miles on the truck. I know the odometer has gone over at least twice. Oh and that truck is on it's third 3 speed, he used to do a lot of towing with it.
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From: Sussex County, DE
I am proud to say that I was No. 14 to respond to this thread way back on page one, and I am impressed with the longevity of this thread. I think this might have to be one of the best, if not the best, threads on FTE? If you are a moderator and reading this, what sayest thou?
BTW, time has not been on my side, but the old 300 is all screwed back together, with metal timing gears, a fresh oil pan, brass freezeplugs, and a spiffy new Corroless Base Coat / New Ford Grey top coat paint job. All I am waiting on now is a good weekend and some friends to swap out the 302 amd put the old girl back in her rightful place, the engine compartment of my truck.
Dave
BTW, time has not been on my side, but the old 300 is all screwed back together, with metal timing gears, a fresh oil pan, brass freezeplugs, and a spiffy new Corroless Base Coat / New Ford Grey top coat paint job. All I am waiting on now is a good weekend and some friends to swap out the 302 amd put the old girl back in her rightful place, the engine compartment of my truck.
Dave
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From: philly pa
Originally Posted by Argo
I am proud to say that I was No. 14 to respond to this thread way back on page one, and I am impressed with the longevity of this thread. I think this might have to be one of the best, if not the best, threads on FTE? If you are a moderator and reading this, what sayest thou?
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I just turned 90k with mine here the other day and all I have to say is I am sooooo impressed with the inline 6. My truck actually runs better with 1000 lbs of weight in back than it does empty. And I am still getting about 17-18 MPG with it too...
I am sure glad I bought this truck...
I am sure glad I bought this truck...
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1979 F-150
1979 F-150. 196,000 miles (296,00 possibly).
Bought the truck about a month ago for almost nothing. Brakes were shot, water in brake lines, bad U-joints, bad clutch, transmission bearings worn out, gas fill tube cracked, back window broken, leaks oil from everywhere....etc
Engine runs like a top. Doesn't burn oil. Still pulls pretty well.
300 6 is the only part of this whole truck that doesn't need a lot of work.
Bought the truck about a month ago for almost nothing. Brakes were shot, water in brake lines, bad U-joints, bad clutch, transmission bearings worn out, gas fill tube cracked, back window broken, leaks oil from everywhere....etc
Engine runs like a top. Doesn't burn oil. Still pulls pretty well.
300 6 is the only part of this whole truck that doesn't need a lot of work.
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From: redding U.S.A.
105k on her, she's had the crap beaten out of her so many times its hard to count.
My friend bought the truck used as a first vehicle at 16. When he passed at 17, i took the truck as a first vehicle. I'm now 18, and trust me, for a couple months i drove it like a 16 year old would. Now i take good care of her cuz thats all she's ever done to me.
EGR valve being a POS and a leaky TB gasket are the only engine problems i've had.
She had 75k on her when i took out the original spark plugs. She still ran, but that was the biggest hp tune up i've ever done.
300 has had a valve tick since i got it, i'm not worrying. I'll agree, she seems to run better with weight in the bed. I have 3.55 gears and 31" tires. She likes to cruise at 70-75 just fine at night when the highway is clear.
I tow my father's 4 ton trailer with the Gravely lawn tractor and other tools on there. She pulls like a champ. My father has a 2002 F-350 PSD, when Towing is exactly the same, only scaled down. The 300 really is the poor man's diesel.
I love the motor to death. The only thing that i'll trade her for is a 460, which sadly is in the works.
My friend bought the truck used as a first vehicle at 16. When he passed at 17, i took the truck as a first vehicle. I'm now 18, and trust me, for a couple months i drove it like a 16 year old would. Now i take good care of her cuz thats all she's ever done to me.
EGR valve being a POS and a leaky TB gasket are the only engine problems i've had.
She had 75k on her when i took out the original spark plugs. She still ran, but that was the biggest hp tune up i've ever done.
300 has had a valve tick since i got it, i'm not worrying. I'll agree, she seems to run better with weight in the bed. I have 3.55 gears and 31" tires. She likes to cruise at 70-75 just fine at night when the highway is clear.
I tow my father's 4 ton trailer with the Gravely lawn tractor and other tools on there. She pulls like a champ. My father has a 2002 F-350 PSD, when Towing is exactly the same, only scaled down. The 300 really is the poor man's diesel.
I love the motor to death. The only thing that i'll trade her for is a 460, which sadly is in the works.
