Looking for part time TV for under $20K

jerem0621 wrote:
Just keep in mind that the V10 and the 5.4 are very similar in design. The V10 is a 5.4 with 2 more cylinders added.

Well, THAT's disappointing. From what I've read, it's the design of the spark plug mount that gives the most trouble. If that's the same on the V10, I'll be disappointed.

jerem0621 wrote:
The 5.4's that had more issues were the ones with cam phasers found in the half ton chassis. The HD 5.4's were good motors. The V10 and the 5.4 did have some spark plug issues but these are very minor and very rare in comparison to say...one or two Diesel injectors going bad. These motors can also have Exhaust manifold studs break.

OK. So have the spark plug issues been blown out of proportion?

jerem0621 wrote:
If you search hard enough you can find issues with all these trucks.

Yeah, I'm finding that, too. Even with Toyota and Nissan.

jerem0621 wrote:
Also, if you want a 7.3 PSD then I wouldn't settle for anything less. They are old but they are relatively easy to work on. There are tons and tons out there with 100-125k miles which is barely broken in for these trucks. You just have to be patient and you will need to be prepared to travel.

I've never owned a diesel. My dad was a mechanic. I grew up in a garage that worked on gas engines. I'm MUCH more comfortable with gas vs diesel. I could do most of my own wrenching on a gas engine. With a diesel, I'd need to find a good mechanic. I would prefer to find what I need in a gas engine.

jerem0621 wrote:
When I bought my 1999 V10 CC LB Dually I traveled over four hours to get it. 139k miles and I spent $5,500.

Just scour Auto Trader, Craigslist, and Car Guru's and be ready to go travel to get your truck.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

Thanks. Sounds like good ideas.