Looking for a reliable diesel truck

RustyJC wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Foy R. Smith wrote:
I was a diesel mechanic for 21 years for Freightliner and I knew what truck that I wanted. I searched Craigslist almost everyday for a year before i found one. I bought a 99 Dodge 1 ton dual wheel 5.9 24 valve Cummins with 125,000 miles on it for $10,300. It had a new lift pump and injector pump, recently. It has an auto, which i like! The 1st thing that I had done was change the fluid in transmission and adj the bands. He said it looked new, inside! I have used this truck for 2 years and it has been perfect! I average 10-12 mpg pulling my 33' 5th wheel toyhauler.I change the oil and filters when I should and keep a spare fuel filter under the back seat! If, and when you find a good truck that You like, you have to jump on it because it might not be there, tomorrow! Hard to come by!

I am surprised being a Freightliner Mechanic you did not stray away from the 99's since they are known for block cracking. I wish you long life on the 99.

That issue applies to the "53" blocks, which are fairly easily identified.

Rusty