i got my first part to my trailering rig
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I 6
i got my first part to my trailering rig
1989 f15o that i didn't really know i was going to get it until 5 minutes after i saw it.
99,000 miles
all new gaskets
new clutch and trans in the last 200 miles
5spd instead of 4=+granny for better mpg
6 in a row makes it go 4.9
trailer hitch
needs
new door
new battery cables
paint
a trailer
ps watch 4 craigs list the truck i drove to see originally 3 hrs away was rotted and pissing all shorts of fluids.
99,000 miles
all new gaskets
new clutch and trans in the last 200 miles
5spd instead of 4=+granny for better mpg
6 in a row makes it go 4.9
trailer hitch
needs
new door
new battery cables
paint
a trailer
ps watch 4 craigs list the truck i drove to see originally 3 hrs away was rotted and pissing all shorts of fluids.
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From: Northern Illinois
Year: 90
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Two quick things....
First.. you've got the Mazda 5-spd. This is a weaker tranny. Don't try and get stupid with it. Take it easy taking off and accelerating. If you don't know the last time its tranny fluid was changed... do it. The color and condition can give you hints on what kind of shape your tranny is in.
Second.. Don't even attempt to tow anything heavy in OD... That spells death for them.
What is your gear ratio? The stock one is around 3.07, but a 3.55 was available in the factory towing package.
Take it easy and you will do just fine.
My 88 with the factory towing package will pull about 2500 RPM at 55mph in fourth gear. At 65mph its just a hair over 3k RPM... I have the EFI 302 instead, but the fuel milage is not terrific. Just under 10 mpg with the Jeep and trailer behind it..
First.. you've got the Mazda 5-spd. This is a weaker tranny. Don't try and get stupid with it. Take it easy taking off and accelerating. If you don't know the last time its tranny fluid was changed... do it. The color and condition can give you hints on what kind of shape your tranny is in.
Second.. Don't even attempt to tow anything heavy in OD... That spells death for them.
What is your gear ratio? The stock one is around 3.07, but a 3.55 was available in the factory towing package.
Take it easy and you will do just fine.
My 88 with the factory towing package will pull about 2500 RPM at 55mph in fourth gear. At 65mph its just a hair over 3k RPM... I have the EFI 302 instead, but the fuel milage is not terrific. Just under 10 mpg with the Jeep and trailer behind it..
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Year: 1991
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What I am wondering is where are our pics...:P Listen here buddy it's been 7 days and you've had plenty of time..now get those pics..:P j/k hope all is well with the new tow truck...whowey is dead with those tranies..
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