From: djslager@mail.icongrp.com
Date: Tue Feb 21 2006 - 08:44:52 PST
Mark, just remember one thing coming from a old timer, some engines are
meant to run at higher RPM's to stay together. Lug it and it will blow,
take my word for it. I know I've popped a few. Too much fuel and low rpm's
will do it. Have a good one. Doug Slager
----- Original Message -----
From: <mark@ehle.homelinux.org>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] OT: HD Truck transmission swap basics (no MV - delete now
if you must)
>
> Thanks to all who had comments and advice for my truck. Looks like I am
going to
> start with a different ring and pinion from Valley Truck parts here in
Michigan.
> My truck currently has a 6.17 ratio; I am looking to install a 4.33.
Should make
> quite a difference.
>
> Still got my heart set on an overdrive roadranger, but the parts guy ad
Valley
> said it would be some serious work. If I can find the right one, as in
cheap
> (looking for a RTOO9513 or similar - anybody got one?), I will do it.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Mark
>
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