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I'm interested in possibly purchasing a 1997 F350 CC, LWB, 4X4 as a project upgrade truck. Could be dually or not. I'm sure someone here has the owner's manual as original from purchase.
Can someone confirm the HP/TQ on this vintage truck in diesel form and what the tow capacity is for the LWB and the dually version? I've got the LWB pegged in the neighborhood of 12,500-14,500 lbs or 20,000 GCVWR
How much difference between the bumper pull and the GN ratings?
I cannot locate the manual for the 97 in my signature.
Thanks.
Can someone confirm the HP/TQ on this vintage truck in diesel form and what the tow capacity is for the LWB and the dually version? I've got the LWB pegged in the neighborhood of 12,500-14,500 lbs or 20,000 GCVWR
How much difference between the bumper pull and the GN ratings?
I cannot locate the manual for the 97 in my signature.
Thanks.
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From: Kearney, Nebr
I believe the 97 stroker was rated at 225hp. I can't remember the torque ratings though. The later OBS had 10 more horse than the early ones.
These trucks will pretty much pull anything you hook up to it with. It only takes a few mods and you will have an awsome towing truck. Through a little more money at it and you will be steam rolling down the super slate.
"Vintage diesels"?
These trucks will pretty much pull anything you hook up to it with. It only takes a few mods and you will have an awsome towing truck. Through a little more money at it and you will be steam rolling down the super slate.
"Vintage diesels"?
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From: Ft Scott
You can download the owners manual for your new "classic" from here:
http://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/949...rs%20Guide.pdf
and a bit more info can be found here:
Features & Options - 1994-1997 Power Stroke FAQ
and here:
Ford F-Series Fifth-Wheel Trailer Towing Selector
http://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/949...rs%20Guide.pdf
and a bit more info can be found here:
Features & Options - 1994-1997 Power Stroke FAQ
and here:
Ford F-Series Fifth-Wheel Trailer Towing Selector
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ok just to put it out there those numbers don't mean they won't pull more I've got a 95 super duty/ 450 that's a wrecker and I hooked to a chevy 7500 box truck that was thirty feet long yesterday that's gross weight was 25600lbs and towed it 25 miles at 65 mph in od with no problems only mod I have is coons 14.7k icp so don't worry about factory ratings 
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ok just to put it out there those numbers don't mean they won't pull more I've got a 95 super duty/ 450 that's a wrecker and I hooked to a chevy 7500 box truck that was thirty feet long yesterday that's gross weight was 25600lbs and towed it 25 miles at 65 mph in od with no problems only mod I have is coons 14.7k icp so don't worry about factory ratings
Sounds like you got a hot runner!
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Mine must have a problem. When I got it if I hooked my 2000lb enclosed trailor to it she would barely move. Struggled to get to sixty. Now with the mods I have it is better but still kills my power when hooked up. But it is extremely fast empty. Do you think it is a gearing issue? I don't know what gears it has, maybe the previous owner changed them. In 5th gear @ 2500rpm it does 88mph. Is that about normal?
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From: Rogersville, TN
bumper pull vs gooseneck really depends on what kind of ball or hitch you are using. they make bumper pull hitches that are rated for 15k lbs, but if you put a ball rated for 5k lbs on it, then you shouldnt pull more than 5k with it. most bumper pull hitches are rated for 10k, 12.5k and 15k.
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From: Rogersville, TN
Mine must have a problem. When I got it if I hooked my 2000lb enclosed trailor to it she would barely move. Struggled to get to sixty. Now with the mods I have it is better but still kills my power when hooked up. But it is extremely fast empty. Do you think it is a gearing issue? I don't know what gears it has, maybe the previous owner changed them. In 5th gear @ 2500rpm it does 88mph. Is that about normal?
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From: Ft Scott
I don't know where you got your info from, but it's not even close!