Also true. But I'm budgeting high on potential expenses and somewhat on the low end for income. My figuring is it is better to have extra money socked away for "oh crud" than to go cheap and screw myself before I even start.
Advice, please?
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I wouldn’t put a reman in just yet. Run the engine a bit. See if it has any oil consumption or blow by. If no, run it. If the oil pressure is a little low roll a set of bearings in the bottom end. Maybe shim the oil pump. Cummins QC has not been the best as of late. And a crate cm871 is right at 20 grand plus install. So 25 to 30,000. Parts to overhaul are 15k so I don’t know where you are finding them for 9500.
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I'm still employed as a company driver, so I still have income rolling in regularly. Spend a month now getting MY truck fully ready to rock and roll while the income is steady versus spending month later with zero income, yes?
Plus, if the truck is in solid, reliable shape and I have the assurances I want for having done the work now, my cost per mile will drop a tiny bit. Meaning more money in pocket to put towards other expenses with owning my very first truck all by myself.
I will admit, there are some small concerns with finally making this jump. But I'm really excited, too. I'm just hunting out everything that could be a failure point, and working to stay ahead of them. Success is the goal!REO6205 Thanks this.
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