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Nov 11, 2010 | 03:32 PM

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Major Marvin

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Good deal, cuz I thought I could go as far as I want for free!!!

Nov 11, 2010 | 03:37 PM

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richdawg

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I think I'm getting really great mileage on the first half tank, then it drops real fast.

Nov 11, 2010 | 03:47 PM

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richdawg

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Originally Posted by oldbird1965

People love to brag about MPG, I don't. Without that trailer behind my 5er you see in the picture I'll get 10mpg but I drive 70mph. Any less speed (RPM) then I always need to get out of OD and shifting all the time my MPG will actually go down. Seventy is just a 'sweet spot' power range for my 4:10 gears. By the way, nice picture! What is that 'Teshonka P3 brake controller'?

I think 10 mpg is good, that's about what I have got on the road, not pulling the load you pull, but then I don't have the mods you have and I don't drive as fast either.
Here is a couple of links on the Teshjonka P3, I like mine.
http://www.tekonsha.com/video/runvid...1=p3-intro.flv
Proportional Controllers - Tekonsha

Nov 11, 2010 | 03:48 PM

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MHammer21

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Originally Posted by richdawg

I think I'm getting really great mileage on the first half tank, then it drops real fast.

Just a misconception; though I wish there were a way to fix it lol.

Nov 11, 2010 | 04:00 PM

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richdawg

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I think you would have to drop the tank and adjust the fuel float. Don't know if it would be worth it though.

Nov 11, 2010 | 04:27 PM

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Major Marvin

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I was told that my truck gets 22 MPG when I bought it. My friend had 265 75 16's on it so I don't know if he factored that in.

I put 285 75 16's on the truck the day I got it, they are the more aggresive BFG KM/2's. They actually ride real smooth.

I have not figured out my exact MPG's yet because I keep topping off thanks like the zombie apocalypse is about to happen, That and I live out in the hills, away from town.

Guess we'll see what happens with these 285's.

Nov 11, 2010 | 04:46 PM

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427 fordman

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What gears you have Marvin? It's possible to get 22, mine will get over 20 if I drive 55-60 empty with 3.55's. I've got 265/75/16's

Nov 11, 2010 | 05:52 PM

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oldbird1965

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and fast, typical gauge!

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Nov 11, 2010 | 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 427 fordman

What gears you have Marvin? It's possible to get 22, mine will get over 20 if I drive 55-60 empty with 3.55's. I've got 265/75/16's

I'm not sure on the gears, I can climb under and see if there is a tag on the diff.

This truck feels pretty grunty even though it has 285's on it, I can cruise 35 in 5th gear no problem.

I'll check tomorrow on the diff tag, if there still is one. Otherwise it's turn the wheel and watch the axle, right?

Nov 11, 2010 | 08:24 PM

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oldbird1965

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If I remember right its on the door jam.

Nov 11, 2010 | 09:37 PM

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Major Marvin

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Originally Posted by oldbird1965

If I remember right its on the door jam.

Mine has been repainted but someone was nice enough to reapply the stickers... now where's that flashlight?

Does Axle 35 mean anything?

Last edited by Major Marvin; Nov 11, 2010 at 09:47 PM. Reason: add on

Nov 12, 2010 | 07:22 AM

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427 fordman

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I'm not sure on the 35, what rpm's you turning at a certain speed? 60 with 4.10's and 285's is probably around 1800 in 5th? Mine with 3.55's and 265's with the auto at 75 is 2050.

Nov 12, 2010 | 11:42 AM

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I'll check out my 60 MPH = RPM dealio today. Have to make another run to town..

Nov 12, 2010 | 05:50 PM

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I'll check out my 60 MPH = RPM dealio today. Have to make another run to town..

So on the way to town I checked it at 60 MPH, I got 2K to 2.5K on the RPM gauge. I got to town and crawled under the truck and the service tag is still there with a 4.10 and some other #'s. I don't think I have posi the way I was slipping in the backcountry. (wondering about posi)