1st haul under new power

[34PKUP]

While in high school, I used to work part time in a Texaco station and we had a '41 wrecker (not as nice as this one).
Seem to recall that it had what was called a 'stump puller' transmission.
We, on occasion, would put it in low/low gear and then walk beside it while it slowly rolled along at idle speed. (ah' the good old days)

[41panelmark]

Originally Posted by 34PKUP

While in high school, I used to work part time in a Texaco station and we had a '41 wrecker (not as nice as this one).
Seem to recall that it had what was called a 'stump puller' transmission.
We, on occasion, would put it in low/low gear and then walk beside it while it slowly rolled along at idle speed. (ah' the good old days)

Old Ford trucks do have that reputation for the low walk. I have a 2 speed rear end waiting to go on the truck some time next year in hopes of a bit more speed on the highway. That will have to wait as I am starting on my 18 T p/u soon.

[Ross F-1]

Originally Posted by 41panelmark

Old Ford trucks do have that reputation for the low walk. I have a 2 speed rear end waiting to go on the truck some time next year in hopes of a bit more speed on the highway. That will have to wait as I am starting on my 18 T p/u soon.

Not sure on a truck as old as yours, but on the 48-56 trucks with 2-sp axles, you get "slow" and "slower". "High" axle gear was a lower ratio than the single speed axle. In other words, it won't give you less RPM at cruising speeds.

[41panelmark]

Originally Posted by Ross F-1

Not sure on a truck as old as yours, but on the 48-56 trucks with 2-sp axles, you get "slow" and "slower". "High" axle gear was a lower ratio than the single speed axle. In other words, it won't give you less RPM at cruising speeds.

Actually I have been doing some research and I have found that some of the Eatons offered a direct that was higher and an under that was lower. Some of the original lit I have shows that I think. Still working on figuring that out.