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The New to me wood truck

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by JB Sawman, Nov 13, 2021.

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  1. amateur cutter

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    Never seen a factory turbo truck. A few buddies put aftermarket on them. My 96 dually has the 5 speed trans with the power stroke. That pulls good.
     
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    I've only ever seen a few, and I worked at a place that specialized in stuff like that....come to think of it, I think they were all automatics too...
     
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    The first truck I ever drove was just like that one....except it just had a regular flatbed and was 454 powered. She was begging for mercy at 60MPH.
     
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    Some of my early exposure to diesel pickups was a '97 SRW F350 4x4 with the 7.3PSD and three pedals. Banks power kit, and an exhaust brake. Quite the rig for the times (This would have been about 1998/99).
     
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    We used to haul cattle with an '85. Slow, stupid reliable. 2WD DRW - helpless in the pastures!
     
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    I drove this home and at 55-60 it was topped out but in reverse it backed up my steep drive at a idle I hav not had time to research yet bit I would not be surprised if it is 4:11 or lower gears JB
     
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    Yup, 4:11 or 4:56...I've even seen some 5:13 stuff! Do the math on that gear reduction in low gear/low range! o_O
     
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    18MPH in high gear against the rev limiter. Tires will not stop unless something breaks. about 25 if it's 4:10's. Same rules apply.
     
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    Works pretty good for tensioning page wire fence too. Just idle until tight and kill it, leave it in gear and start hammering staples.
     
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    Huh, I never thought about that, good ole High tech Redneck right there.:thumbs:
     
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    Whole rig was dammed cheap to make too. You're probably familiar already but for others: 2x4x8' sawed in half, at least six sets of bolts/washers to make a clamp. Wrap'd the wire fencing around one, clamped the boards together, chained to the truck. Twenty years later, if I was still doing this stuff - I'd probably add a battery impact wrench (quick connect! :dex:) and swap out the chain for a good tow strap.
     
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    First slabwood delivery today !! Old truck ran really good and it does have 4:56 gears 55mph is the limit JB DSCN0428.JPG
     
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