In article <o0Sxf.7610$%W1.7088@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net>,
"glenf" <ccim@jps.net> wrote:
> I had a 1988 460 with a C-6 that loved gas almost as much as it loved
> exhaust manifolds! Are the newer 460s with fuel injection any better? What
> about the V-10? I've heard of problems with wrist pins, warped heads, spark
> coils, etc. but they are supposed to get better fuel economy. I've also
> heard that the V-10 is a higher reving engine which, I would think, would
> not be desireable in a motorhome. Any thoughts?????????
Class A or Class C? It matters
Many early to almost recent Class A MHs have an air-filter issue,
there is a TSB to fix this, but make certain it's fixed. What happens is
under certain rainy conditions they will injest water.
Some recent Class C chassis, Ford has derated the engine. The Class C
chassis doesn't have as good cooling as the A, and the new engines (3
valve) can generate too much heat.
All in all, the 460-EFI or V10 would be a serious upgrade for your.
BTW, watch the E4OD trany and make certain it gets service as needed,
neglecting that results in a bad situation. This is not a trany that
thrives on neglect.
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