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towing power
I have a 1982 econoline van with a 300cid 4.9L. The motor is remanufactured without any miles on it. Does anyone know if that motor. once I put about 3000 break-in miles on it, could tow a 24 ft enclosed aluminum trailer with a 1972 ??????????????? (I'd tell you what it is, but I'm afraid it's kind isn't welcome here) in it? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by terekpau
I have a 1982 econoline van with a 300cid 4.9L. The motor is remanufactured without any miles on it. Does anyone know if that motor. once I put about 3000 break-in miles on it, could tow a 24 ft enclosed aluminum trailer with a 1972 ??????????????? (I'd tell you what it is, but I'm afraid it's kind isn't welcome here) in it? Thanks.
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I'm not sure the trailer weight. It's aluminum enclosed, but the car is 2800 lbs I'm pretty sure. I have owned only fords my entire life, except for three, a 1970 and a 1972 of the same make and model, and a jeep. Other than that, in order: 1966 Ford Falcon, 1984 ford thunderbird, 1990 ford escort, 1963 ford falcon, 1950 ford f-1, 1994 Ford bronco and the 1982 econline. SO i think my ratio is pretty good. anyways, any other info on the towing capacity of my van would be sweet. Thanks.
