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Re: Tow vehicle

To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Tow vehicle
From: ARDUNDOUG@aol.com
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:34:45 EDT
In a message dated 6/28/2001 5:25:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
daf@2xtreme.net writes:


> Hi All,
> As "Tow Vehicles" have been on the list lately, I'll ask this
> question.
> Has anyone used a 1990 Ford F-150, 5.8 engine, 4-speed Auto trans for
> towing?
> I would appreciate any pro/con comments on this engine/trans combo
> used for towing.
> Engine power for hills, trans problems towing, etc.
> Thanks,
> 

Don,
       I use a 1990 F-350 460ci with the AOD-6 (I believe) overdrive. Same 
tranny since new, now 85,000 miles, service it every 30,000, use OD on the 
flats, but shift to direct whenever the engine starts to pull.
       The truck carries a 4,000 lb self contained camper, and the 20' 
enclosed trailer weighs 7000 lb loaded......................Doug King

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