From: Fred Martin (mung@in-touch.net)
Date: Thu Jan 09 2003 - 07:23:00 PST
As I recall, the 454 with automatic transmission and overdrive is used in large
(class A) motorhomes but they surely have an oil cooler installed....same way
with the 460 Ford. Keeping the oil cool is probably the main issue. If you have
an automatic, my advise; don't leave home without it.Been hearing pros and cons
on the Allison 5&6 speed automatics. Anyone using them to pull the heavier MVs
with? Fred
GOTAM35 wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bobby Joe Pendleton II" <bobbyjoe@chartertn.net>
>
> > I would guess the 454 in George's dually is more than up to the task
>
> I would like to add one more thought before I get beat up by the GM
> community. As far as drive line components go, I have a 351 small block in
> my service truck. I would not try to move more than the 5 tons I have been
> hauling with it. Mainly because I have a C-6 trans. A big bock like a 454
> or 460 would be better suited for the job, but I would be cautious with an
> auto trans. The power stroke I have been driving is quality diesel with
> lots of power, but that truck has an auto in it too.
>
> My dad pulled a goose neck trailer with his tractor on it, probably about 6
> or 7 tons gross, for a number of years, with his F350 diesel with the 5
> speed manual. Never had a moments trouble. I have a friends that uses his
> F250 with the power stoke and 5 speed to pull a goose neck for his concrete
> curbing business that when fully loaded with sand and concrete mix weighs
> more that the half track by a couple tons. He worked out of this truck
> every day this past summer. No trouble.
>
> My point. While I like to poke at the fine folks at GM (and especially
> DODGE) the engine takes a back seat to the transition. If you have a good
> trans you can pull a huge load with a small engine, gas or diesel. The
> power affects your top speed most noticeable. If you have an auto in the
> Chevy you might want to be extra mindful of the load you put on it. We have
> a couple auto's in F-700 series trucks and they can handle the load, but
> they are the size of the my front seat. The one ton's and smaller tend to
> be a little smaller.
>
> Don't forget about those gear ratios in the rear axle too.
>
> Go Chevy, better than walking.
>
> Joe Trapp
> Never wore a bow tie.
>
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