2000 F350 V10 good or bad?
03-06-2013, 03:23 PM
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mr. Cig on here tows his 38 flat deck cig with a v10, and bz tows his 42 fountain with a v10. Neither have had any issues with them.
Mpg will always be a bit less than a diesel, but when you factor in costs per gallon, and cost of truck, you aren't really out any more money. Sure the new diesels make wicked power, but until about 10-15 years ago, the diesels didn't make diddly for power. Before that, big block gassers towed raceboats all over the country, and did just fine.
Mpg will always be a bit less than a diesel, but when you factor in costs per gallon, and cost of truck, you aren't really out any more money. Sure the new diesels make wicked power, but until about 10-15 years ago, the diesels didn't make diddly for power. Before that, big block gassers towed raceboats all over the country, and did just fine.
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03-07-2013, 06:29 AM
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I have a 2000 crew cab v10 4x4 with 100k.. It tows my 342 fine. Not going to win any races. I'm in the slow lane with the semis on steep grades.
I had to do manifold studs this past season.... $1800.
Mine is a lariat. Very clean and loaded. Has a little rust at bottom of doors and tailgate. I gave $10 for it 3 years ago.
I had to do manifold studs this past season.... $1800.
Mine is a lariat. Very clean and loaded. Has a little rust at bottom of doors and tailgate. I gave $10 for it 3 years ago.
03-07-2013, 07:06 AM
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I have a 2000 crew cab v10 4x4 with 100k.. It tows my 342 fine. Not going to win any races. I'm in the slow lane with the semis on steep grades.
I had to do manifold studs this past season.... $1800.
Mine is a lariat. Very clean and loaded. Has a little rust at bottom of doors and tailgate. I gave $10 for it 3 years ago.
I had to do manifold studs this past season.... $1800.
Mine is a lariat. Very clean and loaded. Has a little rust at bottom of doors and tailgate. I gave $10 for it 3 years ago.
03-07-2013, 08:45 AM
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I have a 2000 crew cab v10 4x4 with 100k.. It tows my 342 fine. Not going to win any races. I'm in the slow lane with the semis on steep grades.
I had to do manifold studs this past season.... $1800.
Mine is a lariat. Very clean and loaded. Has a little rust at bottom of doors and tailgate. I gave $10 for it 3 years ago.
I had to do manifold studs this past season.... $1800.
Mine is a lariat. Very clean and loaded. Has a little rust at bottom of doors and tailgate. I gave $10 for it 3 years ago.
03-09-2013, 08:31 AM
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They ended up having to pull the motor. Just about every stud was broken below. Nothing to weld to. had to be drilled. It was a long painful 3 months in the shop (that I'll never use again)
They did some other things as well, but yes it sucked.
They did some other things as well, but yes it sucked.
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03-09-2013, 04:18 PM
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got a friend that has one in his tow truck 600k anf the engine just gave its last breath.. been a great truck for him,,its been in a tow truck its whole life..he said he wont buy another ford diesel,,he is now looking for another v10 cab and chassis.
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04-01-2013, 09:40 PM
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I have A 2000 F350 Dually v10 with 122K pulling my 87 Scarab iii on a myco trailer. Really can't even tell its back there until I go to stop. This has been a great truck so far. If I could hook up a gas truck to the tailer I'd be happy; getting about 10-12 mpg on the highway about 9-10 when towing. Brakes are a pain in the A$$ to change on the rear but I never have any problems at the ramp(except backing up) lol
