AOD question on towing
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AOD question on towing
Hey guys, I have an AOD in my 67 F100. I was wondering what the policy is on towing it behind a tractor. I have always towed my pickups behind my equipment but non of them ever had an AOD. The year model of the trans and engine is '86.
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Bob
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Bob
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I agree, Auto trannys need to be cooled when turning. Towing one does not provide cooling. You need to install a disconnect if you are planning to tow this vehicle or disconnect the drive shaft from the rear end.
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Just what kind of tractor are You towing behind? I use to tow My automatic truck behind heavy equipment when moving to the next job 25-30mph I just let it idle back there so the transmission was happy. I've even towed one truck behind the other at highway speeds never hurt the trans with the engine idling. I also have seen people go as little as 8 miles without the car running and wipe out the auto!
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Thank for the getback guys. I suspected that might be the answer I would get. However, I was hoping for a different report. I remember back in the early 80's we pulled Chevy one tons with autos all over the country. Some of them had over 250 thousand miles. They gave us no shifting problems, ever. I wonder what Chevy did differently. Pardon my blasfemy. I'm not a Chevy guy, by any means, so please don't misunderstand my position.
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Well You'er in the same game I was the only problem You need to address is make sure no dirt can get in! It's bad enough towing down those dirt roads but with it idling back there well just take good care of You air filter and You'll be okay. Hey Dad's at the LICA state convention this week ah I miss moving dirt for a liven
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Been doing it since 1964. I was a freshman in high school when my dad decided that my butt would fit a dozer seat. My butt still fits the seat of a dirt mover, just not the dozer that I cut my teeth on, thank goodness.
I found that another problem with towing was road tar and gravel chips. Its really good on the paint.
Thanks for the advise and the little trip down memory lane.
P.S. What type of work did you do. I mostly built terraces and stock ponds. A few roads now and then.
Thanks, Bob
I found that another problem with towing was road tar and gravel chips. Its really good on the paint.
Thanks for the advise and the little trip down memory lane.
P.S. What type of work did you do. I mostly built terraces and stock ponds. A few roads now and then.
Thanks, Bob
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Yeah, the young guys coming up don't know what they missed. Fresh air, plenty of sun in the summer, plenty of cold air in winter and more dust than anyone could ever want.
It was great, and how about those breakdowns in the middle of a winter snow storm or summer thunder storm. They would just make my day. As I get older I've learned to like more up to date machinery, but I still like the old Ford pickups. They are like an old fiddle. They older they get, the sweeter the music.
It was great, and how about those breakdowns in the middle of a winter snow storm or summer thunder storm. They would just make my day. As I get older I've learned to like more up to date machinery, but I still like the old Ford pickups. They are like an old fiddle. They older they get, the sweeter the music.
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This time of year I always remember Our biggest costumer a Feed Lot. When a blizzard would hit He would call normally 2:am They can't feed need help. That meant chain up a truck hook on to the welder get it to start and head to where ever the dozer was get that to start head for where ever the twin engine scrappers were get the front engines to start and begin thawing out air lines to get the rear engines started head the scrapers to the Feed Lot take the dozer and go get the motor grader. After getting all the equipment to the Feed Lot in a blizzard You get to stay tell the storm was over. Now I remember why I left home. ;-)
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Ah, those fond memories. It's such pleasant work, I don't know why everybody isn't doing it.
I think it has an addiction effect because I've left it several times and always went back. Go figure. Maybe there is a patch I could use to get me off the habit!
How's the 6.9 turbo working out for you? I started to do a similar install, but decided it would take more work than I could do, due to bad health, (thanks to many years of our favorite occupation--dirt!)
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I think it has an addiction effect because I've left it several times and always went back. Go figure. Maybe there is a patch I could use to get me off the habit!
How's the 6.9 turbo working out for you? I started to do a similar install, but decided it would take more work than I could do, due to bad health, (thanks to many years of our favorite occupation--dirt!)
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I know for Me it's the power. Dad still has a Michigan 280III Dozer that He bought in 1971! It's has a 318hp Detroit in it. There just isn't much it wont move or crush or pick up.
As for the 6.9 into an older Pickup I haven't gotten past the test driving stage yet. The power is there (I haven't even turned up the pump yet) I have a million little details to work out before driving very far. I really feel that if Your not wanting massive power a non turbo 6.9-7.3 would almost bolt in and do all You need to do with a LOT less work. Next one I do will get a power stroke.
As for the 6.9 into an older Pickup I haven't gotten past the test driving stage yet. The power is there (I haven't even turned up the pump yet) I have a million little details to work out before driving very far. I really feel that if Your not wanting massive power a non turbo 6.9-7.3 would almost bolt in and do all You need to do with a LOT less work. Next one I do will get a power stroke.
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