klork
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- May 19, 2020
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Just picked up a 1971 f350 crew cab long bed 2wd from california and drove it back home to ohio 2 weeks ago. Has 390 and c6 trans and 4.10 gears. Runs and shifts great but leaks a ton of oil and not much power. Could hardly keep itself doing 60-65 mph at 12,000 feet on flat land. Also got 9-10 mpg empty. I will be doing an engine swap so I can actually use it as a tow vehicle and be able to go faster then 50 mph. I have been looking at a DT 360 but I get stuck at what transmission I could use. I would prefer an auto but seems like any auto I can use from a forf chevy or dodge is just a 4 spd or 5 spd and require a trans controller and an adapter at $15-1800 plus a trans and rebuild. I there any medium duty trans that would be small enough to fit in a pickup and have overdrive or should I just stick to a newer gas motor and be done with it. Get a newer pull out with trans and engine controller for 5k ish. I dont plan on towing a ton and it will be used for cruising around quite a bit. I have never owned a diesel. My though was to stick with an older mechanical style like a dt360 or maybe a cummins 12 valve as parts are a ton cheaper and seem a lot more reliable. I am NOT looking to make 500 hp and 1500 ft lbs of torque or rolling coal with this thing. Just want a nice tow vehicle that will be reliable and not get 5 mpg while towing or just cruising around. Will post pics later as they are on my phone which has no service in the building.