Best engine

[jackcj7]

Well, the Diesel is probably a better engine, but when I cracked a cylinder head
on my 391, it was replaced and back on the road for $1200, and took just a
couple of days including getting get a new head....I think a 3208 would be a bit
more, both in time and money.. The 3208 will get 8 to 10 mpg..I get 5 to 6 !!
No worry about all the filters and stuff of the Diesels....The 391 is just a big
Ole Ford engine, with no complicated systems, and most mechanics can easly work
on it....I use whatever antifreeze is on sale at Wallys, and oil change takes
some 7 or 8 Quarts... I have taken our coach over The Grapevine on I-5, Cajon
Pass om the 15, Squalime (sp?) in Washington, and Raton Pass on the 25..Not
fast, but it made it, even with the Jeep on behind...The Diesel would probably
be be a bit faster, but on vacation, I'm in no rush..
Jack Smith
1973FC31 391a Ford
SoCal...

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "oneoutlaw45" wrote:
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> thanks all. i figured the diesel is the better engine. just didn't know how
the gas engine stacked up to it.
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> JW
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dan" wrote:
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> > JW, Pro: Regular unleaded is a lot cheaper than diesel. Con: In an
accident, gas is a lot more flamable than diesel. In fact I bought a diesel
boat because I didn't want to be out on the water sitting on top of a 260 gallon
gas tank.
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> > Dan Williams,88WB38, Jackson,MS
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: oneoutlaw45
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 3:59 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Best engine
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> > what would be better? a 391 ford industrial or cat3802? still looking to
buy a bird and need to get a feel on what engine is better. pro's an con's will
be helpful. thanks all.
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> > JW
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