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Originally Posted by LEWISMATKIN
depending on the gear ratio of the rear axle, it should do fine. There is a little used '67 and later group on yahoo, of which several of us are members but we don't frequent it very much any more. Anyway, you are more than welcome to discuss any V6 issues you may have.  |
I was going to go over to the big 67-72 forum given the year, but it's mostly all that new fangled slammed/bagged/SBC stuff being built. Figured here is the best place for V6 info!
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Originally Posted by BillT
The 305 should do just fine.
My '62 4000 had an engine changed at some point in time to a 305E (a pick-up engine) and it pulled amazingly fine. I would haul 2 1/2 Cords of firewood with it. Yes, about 2000 lbs overweight, I know, but it pulled just fine, with just a 4-Speed Trans and no 2-speed rear, uphill to boot.
Sure, you will most likely need to downshift now and then with your 3/4 Ton, but would that really be a problem? Shifting is half the fun, lol.
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Thanks Bill! Pretty impressive with that stout load of wood... I've heard a lot of good things about the 305's but still haven't driven a truck with one. Maybe some day if I ever have time to finish my '64 GMC restoration....
I don't mind a little shifting now, after all, being a V6 it's fun to listen to!