Project Humpty '74 J20 Diesel Build UPDATED!

[bufurd]

Humpty went over 70,000 miles yesterday, I have no regrets about anything. The ride, performance, MPG, etc. is everything I hoped it'd be. Zack really is a stand up guy in all respects, I wish him and his family all the best.
I've read a lot of mileage claims of high teens and low 20s, also some high 20s and a few low 30s. I'm in the last bunch, I carry 68 gallons of fuel and average 26.7 on most fills. Driving like grandma (no offense) 30 is no problem.

[DieselSJ]

Makes me want to dump the 6.5 and go to a 4bt.

[zmjeeps]

Updated Milage

Humpty is now well over 100,000 miles and still going strong!

[bufurd]

127,340 to be exact

[Bill Moore]

Makes me want to dump the 6.5 and go to a 4bt.

probably a good idea in the long run, what mileage are you getting with the 6.5?

[bufurd]

Just turned over 163,000 miles, changed the last wheel bearings (left rear) today. Not bad considering the axles now have over 200,000 on em, also ordered a replacement Bestop drivers bucket. :
Rust is the enemy, I will win

[rang-a-stang]

Awesome! I love hearing this stuff! So encouraging to those of us that don't drive our rigs everyday.

[SOLSAKS]

i have a 1990 wagoneer with over 240,000 on it
and it appears totally unmolested
barely runs/weak but it made it a long way
i did not drive it any of the 240,000 ( parts vehicle )
but nice to know they can go that long.

dave in NC