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I get about 8-10mpg loaded down, 3-8000lbs, with my 5.9l. Turn the O/D off it will make a substantial difference in power and how it cruises. Now I have also found the fuel economy to not change or get better with the O/D while towing. It takes a huge load off the engine. Besides basic physics will tell you that having the tranny in a lower gear means more power to the ground for any given rpm. That is also why lower gearing in the Diff's is preferred for towing and off-roading, you are actually getting more power to the ground which means less throttle and stress on the drivetrain.

 

yea thats why im switching to like a 4.11 or 4.56. cuz when i do haul stuff its never a light load. i got my big boat and a double axle trailer that I mainly use for hauling wood, but i use the trailer to help out my uncle every now and then. and when i help him i haul his tractors around to his different farms.
but yea i always have the o/d off unless im cruzing on the flats. also i have noticed if i shift manualy from 1st to 2nd then to drive it tends to haul easier at a higher rmp.
my d has a problem with it always wanting to shift out of 1st early, even when im hauling a heavy load. then when it hits 2nd it takes a while for it to get up to speed.
is my shifting problem caused to an improper tv cable setting? or would that be an internal tranny problem like a bad valve body or stuck springs?

 

i would check the TV cable first

 

ok, i havent adjusted it all i had taken it to a transmission shop befor and had them adjust it, they said it seemed to be just right. but i guess not. ill have to take it back then. i just hope they dont charge me $50 again. that seemed like alot to me for them to just adjust a cable and take for 1 ride. it only took em like 20 min also. i thought great that didnt take to long. but hey we will see if they really adjust it right this time.
also does the tv cable set the shift timing?

 

Nope just when it shifts. You need a shift kit to change how fast/firm it shifts.

 

dude, just adjust the TV cable yourself its REALLY easy

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4z89ndodf38txbr

 

ahh i see. i didnt know it was that easy. ok ill get to it thanks.