i like the status whit. thats great.... and im not sure on the one percent thing but i know they arent bad motor. cummins would not have put it out if it was junk. i know of atleast 6 guys i run around with and none of us have ever had a problem with them. the only way they crack is when they are miss treated and abused. like let freeze in extreme cold the started, a block heater when not in use goes a long way. i all is basic mantinence, keep a check on the ability of the antifreeze make sure its strong enough for the cold of your area, and if the truck is cold or hasnt been plugged in, dont drive it or rev it up till it warms up to atleast 130-140. i wont move mine till the operating temp hits atleast 140. even when its 100 degrees outside. might be a little overkill but when a new engine can cost over 10 grand just in parts there is no such thing as to carefull.

 

well thanks for the help the truck is in ga at the time its all stock right now but i wanna do alot to it and i pull alot so maybe it will be a good truck amd i will get it but i will look at the block close!!

 

well if its in GA its an awesome truck, we dont have junk down here. lmao. only the best comes from here.

 

ya i hope its a good truck i was thinking about trading my 97 twin turbo for it what do yall think??

 

personally i would hope you are kidding. i wouldnt trade ole reliable for one that has several flaws the mechanical pumps dont have. if i knew then what i know know i would have most deffinatly bought a 12 valve. dont get me wrong i love my vp44 truck and the ability to tune it with electronics. but there is just so much more you can do with mechanical injection.

 

ya know i love my 12 v its only got 141 miles on it got alot of work done to it i just hate it cause its not 4x4 ;(

 

i disagree with this because my 53 block cracked and i haven't miss treated my truck. its a trailer hauler and it split just haulin a trailer. so i guess im just not that lucky

 

dont matter now i sold my 97 cummins (( just got to sell my 2001 cummins then i will buy me a 06 cummins)))

 

well if it makes ya feel any better, i sold my 96 12 valve to get my 98.5 24 valve and my truck has a 53 block in it! All you can do is hope, pray and take care of it!

 

ya i feel little better but you got a nice lookin truck