I bought an 85 last month. Was gonna sell the 71 since it needs quite a few repairs including a steering column and a rear seal on the engine.
I've driven the 85 to work the last 2 days and it is only getting about 12 mpg. That's a 75 mile round trip. So I'm looking at about $21 a day. Not good at all.
It has the same 300 I-6 as the 71. Which gets arond 16 to 18 mpg.
I have put new plugs, wires etc. on it. It has a small breather the PO had on it. About 3 or 4 inch diameter. I would like to put a normal breather on it when I find one. Also want to get the carb rebuilt. But if it doesn't get better soon, it will be sold to fix the 71.
Glad I still have my 71
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Re: Glad I still have my 71
I had an '85 with the 300 I6 in it too and my bump (302/3OTT) got better mileage. I bought the '85 for $750 when my bump got stolen and sold it as soon as I got her back. Sell it and fix the bump. 
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.