From: Dave Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Sat Jan 11 2003 - 10:47:28 PST
Very good point about the tranmission.
I think if I had to pull a lot of weight such as a 20K lbs on a gooseneck trailer a lot, I'd seriously think about getting a truck with a 6 or 10 speed trans. A
converted single axle semi tractor with a gooseneck ball and a 6 or 10 speed trans would be perfect. I see them a lot for $3-4K with a lot of miles left. The
problem with that rig is insurance.
The 454 equipped truck I have has plenty of HP and torque, the problem is that the RPM drops between shifts are really noticable when moving really heavy
loads. Even a two 4 speed front transmission with a 2 speed rear axle would be huge improvement over just a 4 speed front trans a single speed read for
hauling heavy MVs.
Dave
1/9/2003 7:27:03 AM, "GOTAM35" <gotam35@sc.rr.com> 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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