Hello all,
I'm getting ready to push on over to 150,000 on an original 2L sometime real soon.
Just wanted to know of any (as I'm sure there are) other "Hi Timers" out there?
Have a nice weekend.
High mileage motor?
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MIGHTY 8
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divace73
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Re: High mileage motor?
that's quite a young motor by today's standards, especially considering the age of the motor.MIGHTY 8 wrote:Hello all,
I'm getting ready to push on over to 150,000 on an original 2L sometime real soon.
Just wanted to know of any (as I'm sure there are) other "Hi Timers" out there?
Have a nice weekend.
Well done, if maintained well these motors go on for a long while....
Cheers David
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spiderdan
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Re: High mileage motor?
Hey MIGHTY8
My '68s 1438 rolled over 150,000 miles this past June.
It probably could use a rebuild, but for now I just change the oil every 3.000 miles and drive it.
It leaks a little and blows a bit of smoke. but considering it's a 45 year old engine, she's tough and well built.
My '68s 1438 rolled over 150,000 miles this past June.
It probably could use a rebuild, but for now I just change the oil every 3.000 miles and drive it.
It leaks a little and blows a bit of smoke. but considering it's a 45 year old engine, she's tough and well built.
Dan
1968 124 Sport Spider
"Angelina"
2015 Toyota Camry XSE (hers)
2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited (cottage toy)
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1968 124 Sport Spider
"Angelina"
2015 Toyota Camry XSE (hers)
2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited (cottage toy)
http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/68spi ... t%20Spider
http://www.youtube.com/user/Coontache/videos
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azruss
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Re: High mileage motor?
my 70 had 295k on it. shared by 2 motors. the original 1438 and a 79 2L carb. Didnt keep exact records but think the mileage was about 50/50 between the 2 motors. still have the 2L in my possession. it was quite tired when i retired it.