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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: mikerich1972 on February 20, 2016, 05:35:13 PM

Title: 357,000 miles!
Post by: mikerich1972 on February 20, 2016, 05:35:13 PM
Just turned over 357,000 miles!!!! Original block and running gear. Who says you can't keep an old Ford on the road?  ;D
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Post by: 74 PintoWagon on February 20, 2016, 09:04:06 PM
That is SWEET, no reason they can't last if properly maintained.. 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Scott Hamilton on February 20, 2016, 11:12:05 PM
Mike, you keep amazing me!
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Post by: dga57 on February 21, 2016, 12:58:46 PM
Wow!  Hadn't heard anything from you in ages!  Glad to know you and your Pinto are both still kickin'!!!


Dwayne :)
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: 76hotrodpinto on February 21, 2016, 02:03:44 PM
That's impressive for any car! And a credit to the owner.

Anyone got more miles than that?

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Post by: 74 PintoWagon on February 21, 2016, 09:10:51 PM
Quote from: 76hotrodpinto on February 21, 2016, 02:03:44 PM
That's impressive for any car! And a credit to the owner.

Anyone got more miles than that?


Yep, 86 Toy pickup bought brand new 448,000...
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: robertwwithee on February 25, 2016, 10:39:01 AM
Engine rebuilt, head ever been off on the pinto or toyota?  If not, that's amazing.  How much oil do they use/burn/leak?  Just curious.

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Post by: 74 PintoWagon on February 25, 2016, 09:18:24 PM
Toy motor never been apart and still clean inside, was starting to use oil about a 1/2qrt in 2000 mi. Not really amazing it's all about maintenance, cheapest and main thing is keeping clean oil in it at all times, any engine will last that way regardless of what brand...
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Post by: Runabout75 on March 05, 2016, 03:58:42 PM
Wow - gives me hope for my 73.
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Post by: robertwwithee on March 05, 2016, 05:52:39 PM
I go through a qt every thousand miles.  1995 escort 316k, never opened up but think I'm down to 50hp. Started with 88hp.
Kudos again to ford and toyota

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Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: mikerich1972 on April 03, 2016, 04:07:24 PM
Yes, I've had the head off and replaced it once. It will use about a quart of oil in a couple hundred miles, if I let it.

For the record, I built another engine in 2003. But it's still in storage, never installed it yet!

As of this morning; 357,705 miles !!!!!!
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Post by: 74 PintoWagon on April 04, 2016, 07:09:43 AM
Quote from: mikerich1972 on April 03, 2016, 04:07:24 PM
As of this morning; 357,705 miles !!!!!!
Congrats.. 8)
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Post by: Reeves1 on April 04, 2016, 07:48:35 AM
575670.3 KM !   ;D
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: 74 PintoWagon on April 05, 2016, 10:39:21 PM
That's only 357,704mi 1325.187yd  :D ;D
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Post by: mikerich1972 on January 14, 2018, 03:07:04 PM
Now going on 366,000 miles and still running strong!

Replaced the clutch and flywheel in September. Only the second clutch since I've had it.
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Post by: Wittsend on January 14, 2018, 03:23:19 PM
366,000 - 238,900 = 127,100 why you are more than halfway on your return trip from the moon! Only 111,800 to go.
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Post by: dga57 on January 14, 2018, 07:32:56 PM
Quote from: mikerich1972 on January 14, 2018, 03:07:04 PM
Now going on 366,000 miles and still running strong!



Always glad to hear an update from you!  The little Pinto that could!!!

Dwayne ;D
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: mikerich1972 on November 06, 2019, 10:12:39 PM
And now, the little Pinto that could.. is just over 373,700 miles!!!


Mike
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Post by: dga57 on November 07, 2019, 11:50:00 PM
I really don't know what to say other than "WOW!!!"  You must definitely be doing something right.  Keep it up!

Dwayne :)
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Post by: Wittsend on November 09, 2019, 10:32:51 AM
All those miles and not a lick of fire flames showing on the rear hatch!  ;D
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: mikerich1972 on May 27, 2020, 09:59:56 PM
The old Wagon now has 375,000 miles!!!


I just changed the timing belt and the original timing belt pulley the other day! I thought it was about time to get that out of the equation before it leaves me walking....


Still runs very well though! I'm super curious as to how far it will go!!!  :)
;D
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Post by: dga57 on May 28, 2020, 06:54:26 AM
Quote from: mikerich1972 on May 27, 2020, 09:59:56 PM
The old Wagon now has 375,000 miles!!!

Still runs very well though! I'm super curious as to how far it will go!!!


Me too... but at the rate you're going, none of us may live long enough to find out! :o


Dwayne :)
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Post by: pinto_one on May 28, 2020, 02:37:15 PM
Now you can say its just now broken in and shoot for the million mile target  8)
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Post by: Wittsend on May 28, 2020, 03:03:01 PM
So, are there scratch marks to the left of the odometer to indicate the 100,000 mile passings?  ;D
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: mikerich1972 on May 28, 2020, 08:01:26 PM
No scratch  marks to keep track of the 100,000s. But, we've had the car since 1988, when it was about 92,000. That, and I keep track of everything I do to it, along with the mileage for maintenance purposes.


With up to 6 vehicles, I've had to track it all in the computer... lol
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: pinto_one on May 29, 2020, 10:08:45 AM
with good careand maintenance it should make over 400K ,,  had pintos and rangers that had high mileage , one ranger I had was shy of 400K when I sold it when I moved out of the state , my curent ranger I brought new has 270K , all my vehicles I perform daily mantenance and the payback is they can last almost forever , so whatever yourdoing keep doing it ,
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: mikerich1972 on July 06, 2020, 10:36:41 PM
Now at 375,000 and running strong on the original engine!    ;D

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Post by: dga57 on July 07, 2020, 08:36:00 AM
Quote from: mikerich1972 on July 06, 2020, 10:36:41 PM
Now at 375,000 and running strong on the original engine!    ;D


A testament to Ford engineering and great maintenance/upkeep! 

Dwayne :)
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Post by: Henrius on August 01, 2020, 07:47:14 PM
Quote from: mikerich1972 on February 20, 2016, 05:35:13 PM
Just turned over 357,000 miles!!!! Original block and running gear. Who says you can't keep an old Ford on the road?  ;D

I don't recall you saying which engine it was. The German 2.0 or the American 2.3?
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Post by: mikerich1972 on December 19, 2020, 06:16:07 PM
It's got the American 2.3L now with almost 377,000 miles!
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Post by: Henrius on December 19, 2020, 09:07:59 PM
That is impressive because I didn't think the 2.3L was supposed to be as good of an engine.  Have you been using synthetic oil for much of the engine's life? Mainly highway driving?
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: mikerich1972 on December 22, 2020, 08:33:27 PM
Never had synthetic oil. And most of the miles mostly are in town, back and forth to work...before I retired. (Been retired now since 2003).


I know, it just doesn't fit the normal patterns at all. All I've really done to the engine is a valve job once, besides oil changes of course.


I did, however, rebuild another block when I retired. Preparing for the inevitable. The need for the new rebuild just hasn't come up yet!  :D The oil pressure is still great, no knocking on startup. It does use a bit of oil right now, but I have new valve seals and will change the seals when time and weather allow.







Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: Henrius on December 22, 2020, 08:39:15 PM
You got me real curious now as I have no experience with the 2.3.


I ONCE got 31mpg with my 2.0L at 50mph Hiway driving. More usual was 29mpg. (Mine is a 4 speed.)


What is the best gas mileage you ever got?
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: mikerich1972 on December 23, 2020, 10:33:51 PM
Years ago, I was getting around 30 highway.. its down to about 27 now.

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Post by: mikerich1972 on February 17, 2025, 03:37:56 PM
As of today, the Pinto now has 391,600 original miles on ALL the power train!

Years ago, I changed the manual transmission and rear oils with synthetic. Two reasons; easier starting in extreme cold, and better lubrication.
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: 1972 Wagon on February 17, 2025, 04:12:11 PM
Congratulations! Your Pinto's longevity is proof of the excellent care you give it.
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: rob289c on February 18, 2025, 07:37:58 PM
I'm impressed!  I once got almost 300k on a '92 Toyota Tercel 1.5 liter, them my daughter wrecked it.  Diligent maintenance works wonders!
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Post by: mikerich1972 on April 09, 2025, 05:27:57 PM
I've now got 392,350 miles, and still running strong!
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Post by: mikerich1972 on April 09, 2025, 05:31:36 PM
Quote from: robertwwithee on February 25, 2016, 10:39:01 AMEngine rebuilt, head ever been off on the pinto or toyota?  If not, that's amazing.  How much oil do they use/burn/leak?  Just curious.

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No rebuild, I replaced the head once due to bad valves.

It uses oil, but moderately. About a quart in 300 miles now.

Drips very little; a few drops overnight.
Title: Re: 357,000 miles!
Post by: 1972 Wagon on April 10, 2025, 07:17:58 PM
Impressive! Keep us posted on the mileage. My 72 Wagon was rebuilt in the mid-1990's. I lost track of how many times the odometer has turned over so I have no idea how many miles I have actually driven it.
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Post by: mikerich1972 on April 19, 2025, 04:46:37 PM
Just turned 392,350 miles.

See my other posting about Marvel Mystery Oil! I put some in the crankcase to clean up clogging cam followers. What a surprise; the oil consumption reduced by a long shot and the rear main oil seal doesn't leak nearly as much now.

My theory: the oil softens the oil seals.
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Post by: 78txpony on July 03, 2025, 06:20:44 PM
This is quite impressive. Congrats!!
And I thought I might have had the highest verified mileage Pinto at 178k!

Do you know when your clutch was last replaced?  Mine is still original, like the rest of the engine and drivetrain...
Keep at it!
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Post by: rob289c on July 08, 2025, 10:13:47 AM
Marvel Mystery: I came back from a 6-month Navy cruise in 1986 and my 77 Pinto had a knock in the engine.  I drove straight to the Navy Exchange, bought a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil, and before I got to VA Beach the knock was gone.  I drove the car for another 2 years before it got real noisy.  It only had 144k on it...It should have lasted longer.  I was religious with 3000 mile oil changes during the almost 5 years I drove it, but I have no history of the first 103k that it racked up before I owned it.