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Originally Posted by Captdru
I just bought a 2001 Ford F 350 powerstroke 7.3. It is my first diesel. Truck is completely stock. I will be towing a 11000# boat from FL to OH. My question is should I tow with OD off or on? Rpms really jump up at 65-70 mph but I hear towing a heavy load in OD will burn up tranny. I need a pros advice.
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Welcome to the site. Now for your question. Only you can answer it. It's perfectly OK to tow in O/D if your transmission is not hunting for gears. Translation = Frequently shifting up and down. I'm not an expert but I did own an 01, so I know the truck. I hate to admit it, but I sometimes towed grossing over 20,000 lbs. And this was done in O/D on flat ground.
Shawn
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