Does anyone have any experience or opinions on this engine? I might look at a 1989 GMC single axle dump with this engine. I'm guessing that it will be a little underpowered for towing equipment but is it fairly dependable?
bigger boat anchor than the 3208. Real unfriendly toward head gaskets
Run from that engine. Not a good design in the beginning and few people that will work on them now.
Matter of fact...I have one of these for sale. Passenger head gasket is brand new. Shoot me a message if you are interested and I'll send you a link to the listing. 1989 GMC 7000 8.2L Detroit, Air, 10ft dump, Single Axle, GVWR 31,750.
Opps. I typed the GVWR incorrectly. It is 30,750. I don't know all the site rules yet, so if it isn't ok to just put the link here, sorry. Mods can delete. http://stillwater.craigslist.org/cto/3164815463.html
Not dependable at all and slow as all get out, and turns over 3000 RPM to make any power.
I bought this one just to use for personal use around the farm and hauling gravel from a local quary. It works perfectly for this. It may in fact be an engine with a historical bad rap and not compete with a Perterbuilt, but as far a a truck that will haul what you need for the price....not a bad little truck. It would work great if someone wanted to put a tag trailer behind it with bobcat. The sides are low enough it loads with a skid steer just about right.
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