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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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I think im gonna get a cooler for mine, just to be safe.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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Well, after months of considering options, I've decided to go to a manual.

My AOD has slipped a couple of times in second gear - I've tweaked up the line pressure slightly & it seems OK for now, but it's days are obviously numbered (166,800 miles)

I've been given a good NP435 free, so I'll convert the truck to take that for now, & look out for a close-ratio T19 to fit at a later date.

I'd have been happy with a C6, but a manual is my first choice ( a bit better economy & control, & a bit less power loss) - & the price is right
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Good luck with the swap Ken; you won't break the NP435!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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But it will break something else on your truck when in first gear ;-)

Nah, but I've had good luck with my NP435. My whole truck has just been a tough son of a bitch.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Freaksh0w
But it will break something else on your truck when in first gear ;-)

Nah, but I've had good luck with my NP435. My whole truck has just been a tough son of a bitch.
Freaksh0w's got a point; I've been thru some motor mounts on my 300!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Thanks fellas!

The back end should hold out fine for me - I'm not hard on it!
If it ever lets go, I'll toss a D70 or a Sterling under there, & it'll be bullet-proof from front to rear
 
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