Thanks for the update! You are an inspiration to us young (72) guys who still hobby car a bit. I remembered you moving to the mountains (right?) but would not have guessed it has been so long since you posted here.

I am glad you are having good luck with the ford diesels. I had one of them 20 years ago which developed a cracked block. I talked to an Engineer at the international engine factory in Indy and found though the ford block is 100% interchangeable with the international it cracked and the IH did not. The cracks started down in the main bearing web and worked its way up the cylinder wall until it started seeping coolant into the oil.

I love engineers. They always tell the truth.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.