Nothing if you kept the oil changed and didn't over rev it. Their fault was a somewhat inadequate oil system. If you made it a point to not over revved them it wasn't much of a problem - or you put a higher volume (not necessarily higher pressure) oil pump and they would soldier on for years. They got lousy fuel mileage - but what didn't back then. And by lousy - 10-12 MPG running empty - my 2000 F250 SD with the 6.8 V10 averages 11 MPG when I drive it as an adult - if I am in a hurry and push it hard (no load) it still gets 10 MPG. We had 3 400s and 4-5 351Ms and all (except one) ran for well over 100 to 140K - for the 1970s that was pretty much the number. It seemed the bigger the vehicle the longer the engine ran. Our 1979 F350 dually flatbed ran up to 200K - burned a quart of oil with every tank of fuel but it still had good power when it was sold. Meanwhile our 1974 Gran Torino 2 door with a 400 went through an engine at 70K - but it had teenage drivers and had probably seen some driving events that haven't been seen anywhere except the Dukes of Hazzard. At 70K it had an older 351M dropped in it and it was burning oil on day one - but oil by the quart was cheaper than an overhaul.
Upload one or more videos to your post. Photo and video filesizes should be less than 5MB. Formats allowed are gif, jpg, png, ogg, mp4, mov, and avi. Be sure to use filenames without spaces or special characters, and filetypes of 3 digits lower case.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - A Question for Dads This recent topic from the Tractor Talk discussion board is being highlighted because it is an awesome display of the caliber of individuals that have made this site their own. The young person asking questions received positive feedback and advice from total strangers who "told it like it is" with the care many reserve for their own kids. The advice is timeless... so although it isn't necessarily antique tractor related, it will be prominently displayed in our archives to honor those who have the courage to ask and those who have the courage to respond in an honest, positive manner.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
