overdrive off or on
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overdrive off or on
Check this out how much can I tow without turning my OD off. I need to settle this argument with my father that towing a 14' aluminum jon boat I need to turn OD off. I know I should turn it off for a heavy load right? What is the weight limit that I would have to turn it off at? If anyone can help me here that would be awesome.
05 F-150 Lariat CC
2WD 3.55LS
Tow Package Installed
05 F-150 Lariat CC
2WD 3.55LS
Tow Package Installed
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Check your manual for the towing capacities. When towing turn off the O/D when the tranny hunts, shifting alot. As for what weight to turn off the O/D, turn it off when the tranny hunts.
A 14' jon boat....What's that weigh, 1000lbs max with trailer and all? I'd would even touch the O/D, leave it on
A 14' jon boat....What's that weigh, 1000lbs max with trailer and all? I'd would even touch the O/D, leave it on
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No I dont turn it off, but my father drives me nuts with that "you should turn your OD off" Hes a hard headed ol'man who learned the hard way one time pulling a
20' Four winns from California to Las Vegas and smoked his tranny in his 91 Lariat.
Ya my weight limit is 8500LBS which is alot of weight.
20' Four winns from California to Las Vegas and smoked his tranny in his 91 Lariat.
Ya my weight limit is 8500LBS which is alot of weight.
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If I am solo or pulling my small utility trailer I leave it on. When I hook up my 31'TT (7000lbs loaded) I turn it off. It does tend to hunt for the correct gear with it on. While towing I get a temp reading of 160-167 according to the Edge display. Empty, no towing it usually runs about 140-150. THere is a slight temp increase in the trans fluid but nothing to be worried about. I usually tow at 55-65 MPH. The TT is 8'wide, 11'-2" tall and 31' long so there is alot of drag behind me. The truck pulls great!
