Mileage with a Motor Home

[Joe Boucher]

I have a friend who worked at Cummins Diesel.  Got me an interview there.  That
engine in a pickup truck is a big joke at that plant.  If maintaned properly, it
should out live three of the truck bodies.

Joe Boucher
'70 RS/SS Camaro  '81 TBI Suburban

Frederic Breitwieser wrote:

> >And the diesel is a great idea also but a bit expensive
>
> Junkyard, visit the junkyard :)
>
> I suggested this because once in a while, you can get a good deal.  A
> friend of mine replaced his Cummins in his Dodge 250 with a junkyard
> diesel, for about $500 if I remember, and its in the truck some 4 years later.
>
> And yes, you are right Dave, they do make towing-specific camshafts for
> larger engines, and that kind of a product would be well suited for lugging
> around a 10k lb motor home.  Good idea :)
>
> Frederic Breitwieser
> Bridgeport, CT 06606
>
> Homebrew Automotive Website:
> http://www.xephic.dynip.com/
>
> 1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
> 1989 HMMWV
> 2000 Buick-Powered Mid-Engined Sports Car