Yet another Nubie..

I'm Hooked wrote:
Looking at our first (potential) motorhome. Have had toy haulers in the past but never a motorized unit. So looking for a little feeback on a 1999 24' Rexhall American Clipper with 7.4L engine. The unit (91K) looks pretty good cosmetically and runs out well. My primary concern at this point is the 7.4 engine. I earned my living as a Ford tech for 20+ years and have zero experience with the 7.4. How reliable is it and any comments on average MPG would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike Austin
Titusville, FL

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I would probably rate the 7.4 as number 1 for gas MH's and especially back in it's day, of where it's competition was with the Ford 460 V8
With a 99 being a transition year, one could end up with a 460 or a first year V10 in a Ford and neither one a good choice, IMO.
After all the 7.4 block is a tried and proven 454 cu in with port fuel injection.
Certainly served us well in our old gasser and that engine never did cost us a red cent. Sold it running as good as ever with more than 90K miles on it, so just hope our present diesel will do likewise.
Yeah, I know, our Kitty CAT will run for a million miles, but at what cost?