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Many trucks did have 4.11, but don't forget about 4.56's; that was the only factory gearing available in many early 4wd's and it is common in the I-6 trucks too. My 66 has 4.56 gearing in it. I have had no problem hitting 75 with my recent rebuild in that truck. I haven't put a tach on it, but I don't feel the motor is "screaming" either. There is definately room on the pedal too.
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</font><font color="#0000FF" size="2" face="Graphite Light">1967 F-250 FE 390 4wd</font>
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</font><font color="#0000FF" size="2" face="Graphite Light">1967 F-250 FE 390 4wd</font>
<font color="#0000FF" size="2" face="Graphite Light">1966 F-250 I6 240 2wd LWB Flare Side</font>
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top speed 60mph
Well one won't go at all with no engine. When it had the 302, it went over 80 but I was pushing the motor and although I had an Edelbrock Carb/manifold, there wasn't anything special about the rest of the motor. The 69 I'm not sure I'd want over 80 because of vibration. It is kinda nerve racking at that speed. I think I may have an ignition problem related to bad wiring and perhaps crossfireing, I got a little freaked the other night when it missed a 3000 Rpm. Either that or I heard a valve collide with a piston, I'm not sure. That motor needs a shortblock rebuild so it's biding it's time until I get the Brown Truck running. I'd like to try a higher ratio with the 390 when it is healthy.
Anyway I've feel that ignition/advance/small engine has held one truck back, and ignition/wore out running gear/tired engine have held the other one back.
BBT
Anyway I've feel that ignition/advance/small engine has held one truck back, and ignition/wore out running gear/tired engine have held the other one back.
BBT
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