She still has it!
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28689042.cfm
The start of summer and summer trips and the old girl still has it.
So I just came back from a 600 mile round trip towing the trailer and all went well. I'm now at 240,121 miles and running strong. For me the concern is not from my truck being a 6.0l instead it's just from the miles. And because they have all been hard miles.
On my return trip home I had to climb up I90 through vantage which for those who have driven know can present a challenge for any tow vehicle.
Anyway I was happy with how well the old truck did pulling that hill. I was able to maintain 60 with enough pedal left to pass slow moving trucks as needed. Outside temp was 89deg my coolant temp was 219 oil temp 220 Trans temp 170. During some stretches when I was passing slower vehicles Temps were plus 10. As I stated I was very happy with how well she did but I do know the day will come as it does with all vehicles that she will need to head to the shop or even worse be put out to pasture and retired.
The start of summer and summer trips and the old girl still has it.
So I just came back from a 600 mile round trip towing the trailer and all went well. I'm now at 240,121 miles and running strong. For me the concern is not from my truck being a 6.0l instead it's just from the miles. And because they have all been hard miles.
On my return trip home I had to climb up I90 through vantage which for those who have driven know can present a challenge for any tow vehicle.
Anyway I was happy with how well the old truck did pulling that hill. I was able to maintain 60 with enough pedal left to pass slow moving trucks as needed. Outside temp was 89deg my coolant temp was 219 oil temp 220 Trans temp 170. During some stretches when I was passing slower vehicles Temps were plus 10. As I stated I was very happy with how well she did but I do know the day will come as it does with all vehicles that she will need to head to the shop or even worse be put out to pasture and retired.
