Re: RC: 99F350 trucks

[Leigh331@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/30/99 12:23:14 PM EST, Olympian06@aol.com writes:

> 
>  Maybe this has changed but when we bought our last truck we were told not 
to > >  buy a manual.  We were told that an automatic was much easier on the 
engine, > >  seeing that it could change gears when it needed to?!  I believe 
I also read > >  this in Trail Blazer a while back?!  Any comments on that 
one?
>  

I have an older ('93) F350 with the 7.3 diesel and it has a manual 
transmission.  I really like the control I have with the straight drive, will 
never go back to the automatic.  I've heard from reliable sources here that 
an automatic will not hold up under heavy towing like a straight drive will.  
My reliable sources are the mechanics at the local dealership!  Anyway, I 
feel the best towing truck on the market is the Ford diesel, with or without 
the turbo, dual wheels, beefed up suspension, and straight drive!
My $0.02
Leigh Preddy


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