05 cummins 04 build date advise

[Rawze]

(07-22-2021 )Robkiller Wrote:  So update.

I did get the truck. I drove it home. I went from TN to CO 1300 miles.
First 800 miles all cruise control set entire trip at 68 MPH i got 11.7MPG according to the computer. But the last part i let it idle at my stop and hit a crap load of head wind. My final was 10.6 MPG unloaded just the truck and bed. 05 VNL 670 auto cummins. I am not sure how accurate the computer is or how good that is but it felt good. RPM at 68 is about 1400/1450

that is completely useless information.

* What did the overhead cams look like?

* How soot-packed was the oil?

* Is is "deleted"?

those are the things you should be looking at.

- Now you need to spend about $3000 - $6000 to get it ready to haul freight again reliably ... service everything nose to toes ... otherwise its your own towing bill and unnecessary down time you will be paying for.

Also... sounds like its geared too tall to me.. what is the rear end / gear ratio?