Towing question
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Towing question
I have the 79 F100 running great now. The distr. cap was halfway off and incorrect timing.
Anyway, I want to tow a diesel Chevette on a car hauler behind the truck. I have a new Reese class 3 hitch on it.
The truck is a long wheelbase with a 302 and automatic. Will it tow the Chevette just fine or will it choke? The car itself weights around 2000 lbs.
Anyway, I want to tow a diesel Chevette on a car hauler behind the truck. I have a new Reese class 3 hitch on it.
The truck is a long wheelbase with a 302 and automatic. Will it tow the Chevette just fine or will it choke? The car itself weights around 2000 lbs.
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 31-Aug-01 AT 05:35 PM (EST)[/font][p]I pulled a '78 CJ-7 with hard top and hard doors from PA to NC on a tow dolly. 77 f-150 351m, 3.55 gears, C-6 and 35" tires. Starting out was slow and I would have to down shift to 2nd going up the mountain hills and stopping was a challange. I dont think you will kill your engine. Does your trailer have brakes?
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Jer, Although the 302 isn't a power house, it should pull the car just fine. You didn't say how far you had to tow it, but just give it some room to build speed and have a good trip. Keep plenty of space for stopping too.
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 31-Aug-01 AT 08:06 PM (EST)[/font][p]Ok, thanks for the tips. Guess I'll go ahead and load it up. Yes, it has eletric trailer brakes. I'm borrowing the car hauler from my friend. I'll be hauling it one way from PA to MD, around 300 miles using either I-81 or I-70.
I'm new to the towing/hauling business, so making sure I'm in the safe.
Oz, yup, I installed the dash trim. Looks much better and more complete.
By the way, John, $2500 is a bit too much for me seeing as my latest truck purchase only cost me $250
XLT shortbed, eh? NICE...
I'm new to the towing/hauling business, so making sure I'm in the safe.
Oz, yup, I installed the dash trim. Looks much better and more complete.
By the way, John, $2500 is a bit too much for me seeing as my latest truck purchase only cost me $250
XLT shortbed, eh? NICE... 
