Chevy 454- good or bad
Hi- recently had my motorhome 454 engine blow a head gasket and totaled my RV life- upon reflection some have told me it was a mistake to go with the Chevy instead of the Ford product- it was. 97 Flee...
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hanko wrote:
The 454 is a great motor, i ran one well over 100,000 in my 91 pace arrow. The need some attention once and a while.
Jimmy, I wanted to tell you, i know where there is a MoHO just like yours for sale in michigan here if anyones interested
It is a great motor, I agree. I got my MoHo with 79k miles and the 454 had grenaded. I have no idea how it was maintained or whether it was a freak thing. There was so much damage there was no way to tell what happened but it looks like maybe a wristpin let go or a piston came apart. The replacement (used) 454 I put in it has been great.
Michigan is too far for me, but the old Allegros are well built and reliable. I use ours for quick weekend trips and tailgating - I'm afraid it's too old for long distance use.
