[AT] Ot : Ford 1984 pickup

[william.neff.powell at comcast.net]

Beau,

OK, I guess I should be happy with 13. Now, that's 13 whether I am towing my trailer with a tractor on it or not, or if I'm driving around town....

I have large wide tires that came with it. Here is a picture of it with too large of a load: 

http://william.neff.powell.home.comcast.net/images/barn/truck.jpg

They are radials but they are large. I thought that if I put stock tires on it I would get better mileage. Then, I thought it would look stupid with skinny tires and the flared fenders.... Plus, the cost of the new tires would be more than my  fuel savings.... 

I try not to drive it much, if I filled both tanks it would be $120.00.  Though, it is nice to have when I have something large to move. It's the weekend truck. My wife hates it..... 


Will,

Pottstown, PA



 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Beau Ellis" <snapon at hotmail.com>
> Will,
> 
> I average 14 mpg with my 1986 F-250 diesel, the 6.9.  I think if I put some 
> radial tires on it that might improve since I've got some used military 
> humvee bias ply tires on it now.  But I don't drive that many miles a year 
> in it so I'm not too worried about it.
> 
> Beau
> Stillwater, OK
> 
> 
> 
> >From: william.neff.powell at comcast.net
> >Reply-To: Antique tractor email discussion group 
> ><at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >Subject: Re: [AT] Ot : Ford 1984 pickup
> >Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:50:23 +0000
> >
> >Ok, since we are on the tank topic... My 1985 F-250 Diesel has the switch 
> >to the right of the heater control panel. Switch seems to have 3 stops on 
> >it. Front tank, in the middle of both tanks, and rear...  What happens when 
> >it is in the middle? Does it draw from both tanks?
> >
> >My rear tank sprung a leak so now I only use the front... Where can I find 
> >a replacement or get the old one sealed?
> >
> >Also, does 13 mpg seem right for the 85 diesel? 6.9 Engine. I talked to a 
> >guy that got 20 mpg on his 7.3 Diesel Ford....
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >Will Powell
> 
> 
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