Brad,
The Ford 300 cid straight 6 is a wonderful, torque monster. They get lousy
gas mileage and have a low top end. If you purchase the truck, let me tell
you up front, you need a lot of room to pass, and never attempt to pass
anything other than a ragged out VW Beetle while towing. They also have a
problem with burning the valves. My suggestion is to look for either a
Chevy with a 350 or a Ford with a 351.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4 Mk1
Houston, Texas
-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Kahler <Brad.Kahler@141.com>
To: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>;
triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, May 06, 1998 7:45 AM
Subject: Non LBC Question
I'm contemplating purchasing a ford f150 truck with a straight 6 300
ci engine. I need something like this to tow my LBC trailer since my
caddy isn't up to it. Can anyone tell me the if the 300 6 straight 6
is a good reliable engine? Any thing I should look out for?
TIA
Brad (In Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (In "Teething" Mode right now)
1966 TR4A CT72398L (Car is finally home and ready for
Restoration)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Frame back in garage and ready to
paint)
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