View Poll Results: would you buy a 6.5 if you were low on money
yes
7
14.29%
no
31
63.27%
i would get another kind of diesel (please post below)
11
22.45%
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6.5td
04-06-2005 | 07:31 PM
#32
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From: Garrard county, Kentucky
The old 7.3's were good motors from what i understand. They do have some cavitation problems if the coolant is the wrong kind, but other than that; they seem to be a pretty durable/reliable motor. Im still thinking you could get a 1st gen cummins for what one of those would cost. And dont be scared of high miles on a cummins, if the trucks in good shape, and the motor runs good. They will last forever.
Eric
Eric
04-06-2005 | 11:24 PM
#33
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From: Alma, MI
I would also still look for a cummins. These other engine a v-8, which means two more cylinders to deal with. Not like the I-6 the cummins has. And don't forget about all of the problems with glow plugs. Don't get me wrong, I have alot of friends with 7.3's and they love them. They are just not for me.
04-07-2005 | 08:01 PM
#34
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From: Laredo
Suzuki
go back to ur archieves.. Hope this helps...
Tx
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...976#post602976
go back to ur archieves.. Hope this helps...
Tx
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...976#post602976
i dont even remeber posting that
sorry bout that
04-08-2005 | 02:44 PM
#36
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From: Yuba city Kalifornia
posted earlyer , well it let go 2 days ago the 96 6.5 TD just came apart had a crack in the block at #3 main now it has a 2 piece crankshaft !!!!! buy a CUMMINS
it will out live any truck its put in
it will out live any truck its put in