Over-drive questions in re-guards to towing
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Over-drive questions in re-guards to towing
Hey fellas. I have my own towing question. I might be using the old Ford to tow a relatively light load this weekend. I'm going to Ohio to pick up some things.
I know Ford says we shouldn't tow in Over-drive. Is there a weight limit to go by, as in, If the load is light enough could I keep my truck in Over-drive? I would really prefer this. I will get you guys real weight numbers here in a little bit as to what I'll be towing. My truck is geared low and I would hate to drive the 4 hours with my engine singing at 3,000 rpm at 55 mph. That's sucking down a lot of fuel for going so slow.
Is it okay to kick the truck into OD on flat ground? If I see a hill or mountain coming up, I can manually kick it out of OD. Would this be advisable?
By the way, I know if I put taller tires on the back I would effectively help lower my highway rpm's but I just can't afford that right now.
Thanks folks. Any info is good info! I'll try and lookup how much the trailer will weigh
I know Ford says we shouldn't tow in Over-drive. Is there a weight limit to go by, as in, If the load is light enough could I keep my truck in Over-drive? I would really prefer this. I will get you guys real weight numbers here in a little bit as to what I'll be towing. My truck is geared low and I would hate to drive the 4 hours with my engine singing at 3,000 rpm at 55 mph. That's sucking down a lot of fuel for going so slow.
Is it okay to kick the truck into OD on flat ground? If I see a hill or mountain coming up, I can manually kick it out of OD. Would this be advisable?
By the way, I know if I put taller tires on the back I would effectively help lower my highway rpm's but I just can't afford that right now.
Thanks folks. Any info is good info! I'll try and lookup how much the trailer will weigh
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I use OD when I'm towing from time to time.. I usually figure if it will hole OD with the criuse set, its fine to be towing in that gear.. But IF your towing , say another pickup, or car I wouldnt. But something lite like a little camper or a couple atvs I would say its ok.. Just dont let it shift in and out alot.
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Hey fellas. I have my own towing question. I might be using the old Ford to tow a relatively light load this weekend. I'm going to Ohio to pick up some things.
I know Ford says we shouldn't tow in Over-drive. Is there a weight limit to go by, as in, If the load is light enough could I keep my truck in Over-drive? I would really prefer this. I will get you guys real weight numbers here in a little bit as to what I'll be towing. My truck is geared low and I would hate to drive the 4 hours with my engine singing at 3,000 rpm at 55 mph. That's sucking down a lot of fuel for going so slow.
Is it okay to kick the truck into OD on flat ground? If I see a hill or mountain coming up, I can manually kick it out of OD. Would this be advisable?
By the way, I know if I put taller tires on the back I would effectively help lower my highway rpm's but I just can't afford that right now.
Thanks folks. Any info is good info! I'll try and lookup how much the trailer will weigh
I know Ford says we shouldn't tow in Over-drive. Is there a weight limit to go by, as in, If the load is light enough could I keep my truck in Over-drive? I would really prefer this. I will get you guys real weight numbers here in a little bit as to what I'll be towing. My truck is geared low and I would hate to drive the 4 hours with my engine singing at 3,000 rpm at 55 mph. That's sucking down a lot of fuel for going so slow.
Is it okay to kick the truck into OD on flat ground? If I see a hill or mountain coming up, I can manually kick it out of OD. Would this be advisable?
By the way, I know if I put taller tires on the back I would effectively help lower my highway rpm's but I just can't afford that right now.
Thanks folks. Any info is good info! I'll try and lookup how much the trailer will weigh
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That's an E4OD in there, right? Yeah, you can tow in OD with it, the loads that will hurt your trans will make that small truck unstable and cause you to either slow down or lose control well before any trans damage occurs Still, would be real nice if you got some external cooler for it... By the way I tow in OD every time, I only stay out of it on uphills (cause of no turbo) and downhills (cause 3rd gives me better engine braking) - on mostly level ground I go straight into OD, lock the converter, set the cruise, and enjoy my CDs while happily cruising along at 1900-2000 rpms (57-60 mph)
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You can do
but watch rpm and listen if it surge like lock then out lock converter.
Use cruise control I wouldn't dare to use if road is hill it will push more gas then it downshift.
I drive 96 E350 van with 3.55. Must keep off overdrive because it get in overdrive at 45 mph mean we cruise at 45 so it shift like crazy so we turn off and leave until we reach 55 mph.
but watch rpm and listen if it surge like lock then out lock converter.
Use cruise control I wouldn't dare to use if road is hill it will push more gas then it downshift.
I drive 96 E350 van with 3.55. Must keep off overdrive because it get in overdrive at 45 mph mean we cruise at 45 so it shift like crazy so we turn off and leave until we reach 55 mph.
#11
use your best judgement. if in doubt..... i recommend towing with o/d off even it means compromising fuel economy.....
there is a better planet available made of steel.....
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Yeah, it's an E4OD. Thanks for the replies everyone. =)
Looks like I won't be using this truck for the tow anyway. We just brought home a '98 Dodge Dakota 4x4 V6 magnum - we'll be using it for the tow job. I was disapointed at first but I think the load would be so light it wouldn't prove anything anyway.
Alright I'm gone, thanks!!
Looks like I won't be using this truck for the tow anyway. We just brought home a '98 Dodge Dakota 4x4 V6 magnum - we'll be using it for the tow job. I was disapointed at first but I think the load would be so light it wouldn't prove anything anyway.
Alright I'm gone, thanks!!
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