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| chucksoliver77
08-20-2011 14:42:09
70.44.112.215
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this is my new f150 3.5 ecoboost with the max tow package, 11500lbs and hd package 8200lbs. loaded and ready to go. chuck
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| Western PA puller
08-24-2011 07:38:37
75.146.71.89
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| Chuck, Can you shoot me an email looking at 1/2 tons and have some questions for you.
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| chucksoliver77
08-24-2011 12:19:52
70.44.112.215
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to Western PA puller, 08-24-2011 07:38:37
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| you can call me @ 973-948-0693 before 9:00pm and i would be happy to answer your questions. chuck
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| ShadetreeRet
08-23-2011 12:21:51
184.2.208.128
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| Nice lookin' rig! Must have good weight distribution, 'cause the rear bumper ain't on the ground. I know the GN makes a difference there.
When Ford went to the new body style in '97, they were one ugly pos. It took them a few years, but they finally have them looking like a truck again. Good luck with it.
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| 730d se
08-22-2011 03:36:18
68.189.186.87
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| Nice looking rig. If FORD keeps changing engines about every year, they are bound to end up with a good one or two. The reality jury is still out on the in house built diesel.
What is your trailer weight empty? Are those 7K axles?
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| Fort67
08-23-2011 18:46:16
173.188.180.186
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to 730d se, 08-22-2011 03:36:18
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| As a reply to the new ford diesel. They should be reliable because they are suppose to be coming from their Land Rover div. If anyone knows anything about land rover diesel engines they are Reliable .
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| Welding man
08-22-2011 05:21:56
76.9.225.108
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to 730d se, 08-22-2011 03:36:18
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| So far I have heard nothing but good about the new Ford Diesel, I know of three in my area that have over 35,000 miles on them and none have been back to the dealer for problems. All the owners are bragging about the fuel milage and the power. My only problem is you can only get them with an automatic transmission and I hate automatics.
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| 730d se
08-22-2011 05:24:39
68.189.186.87
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to Welding man, 08-22-2011 05:21:56
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| I know FORD replaced a number of clutches behind the old 7.3. Maybe they are only offering automatics so they do not have to buy more clutches under warranty?
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| charles todd
08-21-2011 20:25:58
205.242.95.138
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| With that weight, my 5.3L Chevrolet 1500 gets 7.5-9.0 mpg. Looks like the 3.5 L, TT is up to snuff. After reading this post I researched the 3.5 a little more. I found nothing but good reviews on its towing abilities.
CT
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| chucksoliver77
08-21-2011 19:17:41
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| charles, thanks, tractor weighs 9600lbs, went to a tractor pull today in the hills of nw new jersey and orange county,ny total of 110 miles averaged 10.7 mpg and pulls really good.chuck
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| chucksoliver77
08-21-2011 19:11:54
70.44.112.215
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| bob,its a xlt with the max tow with the intgrated brake system. chuck
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| bobs old iron
08-21-2011 20:09:53
75.171.149.115
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-21-2011 19:11:54
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| charles todd
08-21-2011 12:47:38
205.242.95.138
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| From what I have read, the 3.5 is a V-8 killer. Let us know how it does. Nice looking truck!
CT
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| bobs old iron
08-21-2011 11:19:25
75.171.149.115
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| did you get the trailer tow package, with the intergrated braking system, and is it a xlt,lariet, or plan jane? thinking o some day when i can afford it, to get rid of my 350 p/s. get 1/2 ton again.
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| scotc
08-20-2011 21:43:15
75.221.31.184
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| | Boss's dad just got a new Hemi. It was $10K less than the ecoboost, plus the cost of the leather seats. He didn't seem real keen on the Ecoboost, it only gained him a 1 MPG mileage rating jump over the hemi. But he was also watching the factory guess-o-meter for his fuel mileage. Dad told me the one well tender he deals with a lot is getting over 20 with his ecoboost, and that's with pipe fittings and tools in it. I'll be watching for real-world (and not magazine "real-world") reviews.
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| chucksoliver77
08-20-2011 19:58:28
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| soundguy, it has the 3.73 rear. i had a 2002 f 350 powerstroke with a stick. this thing feels better than the 02 with the same load and it really goes when empty. the oliver weighs 9600lbs and were going to a pull tomorrow that's 60 miles one way. that will be a good test . chuck
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| soundguy
08-23-2011 08:11:17
184.4.158.122
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 19:58:28
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| | i've heard them things are suposed to make people want to move from the larger older diesels. I'd have to drive one to see though.. I like the 7.3 in my f450.. but it has 4.88 rear.. so don't go too fast.. :) soundguy
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| soundguy
08-20-2011 19:43:02
173.107.190.120
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Re: my new ford, pics in reply to chucksoliver77, 08-20-2011 14:42:09
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| | what rear end does she have? have you pulled with one of the powerstrokes to comapir against? soundguy
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