phoenixsage911
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Hello. I've done several hours of research, I apologize for asking the same question that everyone else seems to ask!
(Information on my truck and the #'s that I have associated with posted after my questions)
Thank you in advanced for your time in reading and possibly responding to my post! ;D
1.) My questions: My vehicle is a manual transmisison. 4 speed with granny gear. Previous owner told me the manual trans doesnt require trans cooler, and he sucessfully towed a
10,000 pound travel trailer with weight distribution system/sway bars and brake controller. My research leads me to believe manual transmission fluid works best under high temperatures, so cooling it would actually be ineffective and useless with my manual transmission. Input? Is my information correct?
2.)What size travel trailer/Fifth Wheel will I be able to safely drive, transport and stop with? I will NOT be doing much driving, probably will be very stationary in an RV park for months at a time?
3.) I would love to hear what others are pulling with a similar setup? The f250 Ford big block motor 460 7.5 or similarly equipped?
The 1985 has no stickers on the door, under the hood, or anything..(Faded ?!) I have the numbers ( who knows im im offering the correct viable information?) from the original booklets and paperwork included from the original owner.
1985 Ford F250 Carberated and NOT FI (Spelling), Long bed, Extended cab (only 2 door)
XLT Lariat and Chrome Package
Power Steering, A/C , Heat, NO ABS!
Manual Transmission 4 speed with granny *2 wheel drive)
gasoline engine 38,000 original miles, All 8 cylinder compression was nearly identical
tow package, I'd assume 18 inch tires from memory, 2 owner vehicle
Heavy and or extra rear leaf springs?
"4.10 Rear end"
PS: I have driven this truck from Colorado, to the west coast, then from the west coast I towed a dual axle car trailer, with a 2800 pound subaru aboard to
the east coast with zero problems. NO brake controller, NO ABS.. I had to be very aware of everything and give myself lots of cushion and room for error, but I
ran into zero problems. Before Towing I got the compression looked at, engine mounts, as well as fuel pressure that all checked out. (I wanted to solve the slight
vibration that somehow I expected an 85 V8 Big block not to have;which I did not)
Rear axle code "35" Shows Ford and "# Capacity = 6250 with its associated 4.10" Is this the loaded vehicle weight of this 1985 Ford?! Or the 4.10 rear end capacity of some sort?
GCWR 7.5ltr 4.10 "GCWR- 16,000"
1.) My questions: My vehicle is a manual transmisison. 4 speed with granny gear. Previous owner told me the manual trans doesnt require trans cooler, and he sucessfully towed a
10,000 pound travel trailer with weight distribution system/sway bars and brake controller. My research leads me to believe manual transmission fluid works best under high temperatures, so cooling it would actually be ineffective and useless with my manual transmission. Input? Is my information correct?
2.)What size travel trailer/Fifth Wheel will I be able to safely drive, transport and stop with? I will NOT be doing much driving, probably will be very stationary in an RV park for months at a time?
3.) I would love to hear what others are pulling with a similar setup? The f250 Ford big block motor 460 7.5 or similarly equipped?
Thank you so much again..
(Information on my truck and the #'s that I have associated with posted after my questions)
Thank you in advanced for your time in reading and possibly responding to my post! ;D
1.) My questions: My vehicle is a manual transmisison. 4 speed with granny gear. Previous owner told me the manual trans doesnt require trans cooler, and he sucessfully towed a
10,000 pound travel trailer with weight distribution system/sway bars and brake controller. My research leads me to believe manual transmission fluid works best under high temperatures, so cooling it would actually be ineffective and useless with my manual transmission. Input? Is my information correct?
2.)What size travel trailer/Fifth Wheel will I be able to safely drive, transport and stop with? I will NOT be doing much driving, probably will be very stationary in an RV park for months at a time?
3.) I would love to hear what others are pulling with a similar setup? The f250 Ford big block motor 460 7.5 or similarly equipped?
The 1985 has no stickers on the door, under the hood, or anything..(Faded ?!) I have the numbers ( who knows im im offering the correct viable information?) from the original booklets and paperwork included from the original owner.
1985 Ford F250 Carberated and NOT FI (Spelling), Long bed, Extended cab (only 2 door)
XLT Lariat and Chrome Package
Power Steering, A/C , Heat, NO ABS!
Manual Transmission 4 speed with granny *2 wheel drive)
gasoline engine 38,000 original miles, All 8 cylinder compression was nearly identical
tow package, I'd assume 18 inch tires from memory, 2 owner vehicle
Heavy and or extra rear leaf springs?
"4.10 Rear end"
PS: I have driven this truck from Colorado, to the west coast, then from the west coast I towed a dual axle car trailer, with a 2800 pound subaru aboard to
the east coast with zero problems. NO brake controller, NO ABS.. I had to be very aware of everything and give myself lots of cushion and room for error, but I
ran into zero problems. Before Towing I got the compression looked at, engine mounts, as well as fuel pressure that all checked out. (I wanted to solve the slight
vibration that somehow I expected an 85 V8 Big block not to have;which I did not)
Rear axle code "35" Shows Ford and "# Capacity = 6250 with its associated 4.10" Is this the loaded vehicle weight of this 1985 Ford?! Or the 4.10 rear end capacity of some sort?
GCWR 7.5ltr 4.10 "GCWR- 16,000"
1.) My questions: My vehicle is a manual transmisison. 4 speed with granny gear. Previous owner told me the manual trans doesnt require trans cooler, and he sucessfully towed a
10,000 pound travel trailer with weight distribution system/sway bars and brake controller. My research leads me to believe manual transmission fluid works best under high temperatures, so cooling it would actually be ineffective and useless with my manual transmission. Input? Is my information correct?
2.)What size travel trailer/Fifth Wheel will I be able to safely drive, transport and stop with? I will NOT be doing much driving, probably will be very stationary in an RV park for months at a time?
3.) I would love to hear what others are pulling with a similar setup? The f250 Ford big block motor 460 7.5 or similarly equipped?
Thank you so much again..