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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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can anyone tell me I got a 1999 7.3 running 65 mph is 2300 rpm kind of high oh it is a f350 DRW
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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Sounds about right for 410 gears. Check the data plate on the door.
 

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okay thanks I will look there ,
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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can anyone tell me I got a 1999 7.3 running 65 mph is 2300 rpm kind of high oh it is a f350 DRW
Same as me, you probably have the 4.10 gears. Buy bigger tires
 
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m zoll, I've moved your question about your RPMs out of the thread about cupholders and into its own thread, along with the responses you've gotten so far.
 
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