The Mercedes is finally dying (thank goodness). Cylinder #1 is practically dead (80 psi compression) so I'm going to run this car until it leaves me stranded and, in the mean time, I'm looking for a truck. This car was supposed to be a learning experience for when I get the truck and, boy, have I learned a lot. I just need to know which truck to buy now.
I've narrowed it down to either a Ford power stroke or a Dodge with a Cummins (unless I can find a Ford already converted to cummins ) I don't like the idea of Ford's goofy International system of fuel injection. It seems like a lot to go wrong and it's probably a PITA to get to the injectors if you wanted to. However, they do seem to last a long time. I also like the idea of a P-Pumped Dodge - So simple and it would run forever. It would be nice, however, to adjust the timing via computer with that VP44 pump. I just don't like all of the horror stories about bad replacement pumps from the auto parts store. The power stroke should be programmable, too, for that matter.
What's the general consensis? Any other ideas?
I've narrowed it down to either a Ford power stroke or a Dodge with a Cummins (unless I can find a Ford already converted to cummins ) I don't like the idea of Ford's goofy International system of fuel injection. It seems like a lot to go wrong and it's probably a PITA to get to the injectors if you wanted to. However, they do seem to last a long time. I also like the idea of a P-Pumped Dodge - So simple and it would run forever. It would be nice, however, to adjust the timing via computer with that VP44 pump. I just don't like all of the horror stories about bad replacement pumps from the auto parts store. The power stroke should be programmable, too, for that matter.
What's the general consensis? Any other ideas?