a lot of sense.

however if you buy it cheaply enough and service it diligently and drive it mostly on the highway, you may be one of the lucky ones who doesnt have the dreaded rod problem.

i have a 126 body 90 350 sdl. i paid 4000 for it needing a head gasket. i have done that and many other smaller things like tires and shocks. it drives really nicely and gets good economy. if i get a bent rod, i will rebuild with a 3 liter short block since they dont have the rod problem. and at that time will have essentially a new motor.

and eventyually the price of diesel will, i believe, settle back between regular and super where it usually stays for the last ten years or so.

tom w

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