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Sorry guys but this is not truely a ford ? I'm looking for a new truck to pull my 23' pull behind camper (bumper) since I wrecked my 96 f250 psd. I fould a good deal on a 94 gmc 1500 with a 4.3 5 speed. Would this truck have the power to do it? I know it is not going to pull like my psd did. My uncle pulls his with a f150 so it being a half ton does not worry me. I'm more worried about the tranny holding up with it being only a 6 bangger. I really don't care about how fast I can get up to speed or how much I slow down when i come to hills cause I do't take it far from home.(not more than 50 miles) Thanks for any input.
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the 4.3 is a weak engine so ya wont be going fast but I would think for what you described it would do the job. Its definatly alot more comfortably pulling with a 3/4 ton than a 1/2. Ya feel more in control of your load. Too bad about your truck.......If ya look around ya can pick up another OBS powerstroke fairly cheap....
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Thanks for the input. I thought about getting anouther psd but price of fuel. I know 15 to 18 is not bad for what you get. I put alot of miles on and that 30+ cents more a gallon adds up quick. What happen to the days when gas cost more
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Originally Posted by SuperDutyF250
Dont forget, that diesel is getting better mileage and is compensating for that extra money.
I also get better milage with my PSD than my wife gets with her 5.4 L Expedition.
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You have to have the right tool for the job. a 23' bumper pull will kill that little gas V-6, and never cause the PSD to work up a sweat. Even a small gas V-8 would be marginal.
Plus c'mon.....a half ton chevy?!?!? Yuck!!!
Plus c'mon.....a half ton chevy?!?!? Yuck!!!
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Pulling Power
Originally Posted by raydar
Sorry guys but this is not truely a ford ? I'm looking for a new truck to pull my 23' pull behind camper (bumper) since I wrecked my 96 f250 psd. I fould a good deal on a 94 gmc 1500 with a 4.3 5 speed. Would this truck have the power to do it? I know it is not going to pull like my psd did. My uncle pulls his with a f150 so it being a half ton does not worry me. I'm more worried about the tranny holding up with it being only a 6 bangger. I really don't care about how fast I can get up to speed or how much I slow down when i come to hills cause I do't take it far from home.(not more than 50 miles) Thanks for any input.
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