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  1. miguelx

    recommend a torque engine for towing and high MPG

    I've thought of this and it may be a good solution. I have to say though that after reading all the "diesel is the only way to go" postings here I started crawling around some buddies diesel engine compartments simulating "working" on them and the diesel fuel seems to permeate everything. With...
  2. miguelx

    recommend a torque engine for towing and high MPG

    Thanks Optimum. Oh well, I wish it were that simple. What I mean by "physically ill" is that I am chemically sensitive to Diesel fuel and the exhaust these motors make. Simple. I trailer my horse trailer and other trailers often. I get in and out of my cab back and forth to locate hitches and...
  3. miguelx

    recommend a torque engine for towing and high MPG

    Thanks gbent: The no load/heavy load, 3 mountain passes/costal driving situation is about the worst possible for a carburated engine. Add in -40F to 100F yearly temperature extremes and it gets even worse." I am very handy with the fabrication issues and have no problem converting this older...
  4. miguelx

    recommend a torque engine for towing and high MPG

    Yeah, thanks for asking for the clarification. This truck will be an all purpose tow rig. I live in Montana and make the trip out to the coast frequently, seeing three real mountain passes and lots of flat in between. It also will be used for around town driving when not on the highways. The...
  5. miguelx

    recommend a torque engine for towing and high MPG

    Howdy all. I am currently back to the question that always seems to provide unsatisfactory answers for me. I've decided that maybe I am asking the wrong people so I'll give this forum a try... I am building a 1967 1 ton chevy dually flatbed 2wd truck for towing a gooseneck trailer and can't...
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