I know this is supposed to be a '99+ forum but can't find anywhere else it might fit than 'other'?
I'm looking at buying (very shortly, quick response would be MUCH appreciated!) a '95 F350 with the 7.5L/460 c.i. engine, it has 97,000 miles on it. I'm now being told (by someone who's opinion I respect) that the 460 had trouble with longevity, that in the years it was manufactured it was not really any good over 100k miles?
Can anybody confirm or deny that statement? What goes wrong with them at 100k miles (or thereabouts)? I'm thinking an engine with that mileage is only about halfway thru its lifespan. This particular engine (in the truck I'm looking at) appears to be drip/leak free and starts quickly, runs quiet and strong.
Is there something inherently wrong with the 460 c.i. and does it have longevity problems? Thanks in advance for any help.
zman
I'm looking at buying (very shortly, quick response would be MUCH appreciated!) a '95 F350 with the 7.5L/460 c.i. engine, it has 97,000 miles on it. I'm now being told (by someone who's opinion I respect) that the 460 had trouble with longevity, that in the years it was manufactured it was not really any good over 100k miles?
Can anybody confirm or deny that statement? What goes wrong with them at 100k miles (or thereabouts)? I'm thinking an engine with that mileage is only about halfway thru its lifespan. This particular engine (in the truck I'm looking at) appears to be drip/leak free and starts quickly, runs quiet and strong.
Is there something inherently wrong with the 460 c.i. and does it have longevity problems? Thanks in advance for any help.
zman