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Author:  oldwood [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:09 pm ]
Post subject:  '73 truck 3sp/od

How dependable is the 3 speed with OD manual tranny in a '73 truck. Is this type of truck used just to go get grocery's or will they tow a trailer? Thanks for your help!!!

Author:  D-Ram 1596 [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:40 pm ]
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The a-833 is a good design, they were put behind the hemi and 440. The OD units are a little weaker due to the redesign to make it have overdrive and most being aluminum cased.

What are you planing on pulling?

Author:  oldwood [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:04 pm ]
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Will it pull a 22 ft dove tail trailer with a car . I think I already know the answer but I really want a /6 truck. My 305 chevy truck has a hard time with this trailer. I'm picking up this truck in a cpl of days. So I have never driven it but wanted to ask the question.

Author:  D-Ram 1596 [ Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:18 am ]
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Well a 22ft trailer is kind of a large load for any half ton pickup.

I would say that would be pretty tough on the motor and trans, it would work but it will probably be just like the 305, maybe worse.

Author:  hantayo13 [ Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:55 pm ]
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i have an 81 with 225 ,a-833 ...bone stock cept i just put a limitedslip with 4.10 instead of 3.55 open...big difference in truck,also increase in gas milage


keep on roddin'

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