Curiosity caught the Cheshire cat

[ACZL]

Went past a Ford dealer couple weeks ago and noticed he had 2 SD dallies on the lot. Stopped by the following week to take a gander at them. 1 was a 450 Lariat and the other a 350 XLT. 79 and 70K respectively. Anyways, didn't spend a whole lotta time there, but on the 350 (very well equipped), it was a '21, 4.10 gears and had the 10 speed tranny. So it got me to thinking and perhaps a little drooling too, but what is the RPM difference between a 4.10 6 speed and 4.10 10 speed at 60-70 mph? On my '17 350 w/ the 4.10 6 spd, I'm at 2100 at 70 mph.

[kellem]

Interesting, have not heard of anyone complain about their towing experience with the 7.3 regardless of gear ratio but a consistent report of better fuel economy with 3.55 empty....1 mpg still counts.

Note:
I'm towing a 30ft 7500# trailer loaded so from my perspective, like towing a p'up.

[Cummins12V98]

deltabravo wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Also wondering what a “DULLY” is???

A DULLY is a non "shiny" truck

😉

Thanks!!!!

[deltabravo]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Also wondering what a “DULLY” is???

A DULLY is a non "shiny" truck

😉

[Crespro]

ACZL wrote:
Went past a Ford dealer couple weeks ago and noticed he had 2 SD dallies on the lot. Stopped by the following week to take a gander at them. 1 was a 450 Lariat and the other a 350 XLT. 79 and 70K respectively. Anyways, didn't spend a whole lotta time there, but on the 350 (very well equipped), it was a '21, 4.10 gears and had the 10 speed tranny. So it got me to thinking and perhaps a little drooling too, but what is the RPM difference between a 4.10 6 speed and 4.10 10 speed at 60-70 mph? On my '17 350 w/ the 4.10 6 spd, I'm at 2100 at 70 mph.

With my 7.3L, ten speed and 4.30, I run just under 2,000 rpm at 65 mph. I think the 4.30 and 7.3 is an excellent combination.

[ACZL]

bucky wrote:
I think in the op's case it would be drooly.

Hey now!! LOL Never hurts to look. Reminds me of a saying from a former semi driver (RIP) who said while dining out with his wife and a good looking lady walks by: "Just because I'm on a diet doesn't meant I cannot look at the menu".

[Grit_dog]

kellem wrote:
Word on the street is Fords new 10spd is allowing truck buyers to tow happily with 3.55 gears instead of 4.30.....tight gear spacing.

I fell victim to the 10spd and 7.3, ouch.

Ouch?
I say yay!
If one is dropping tht kind of $ on a new truck, using it to tow, has the luxury of a 10 speed with deep OD gears, why would you not choose the best performing, most capable package for basically free?

I would hazard a bet that the fuel economy penalty is miniscule at most and non existent in some conditions (like when towing).

[bucky]

I think in the op's case it would be drooly.

[dodge_guy]

Even with the 10 speed trans, deeper gearing is always best for a gasser. Unless you are towing light, get the 4.30's. Performance will be better and mileage will be about the same!

[Grit_dog]

Hannibal wrote:

kellem wrote:
Word on the street is Fords new 10spd is allowing truck buyers to tow happily with 3.55 gears instead of 4.30.....tight gear spacing.

I fell victim to the 10spd and 7.3, ouch.

Me too. Love the new truck with 7.3L, 10spd, 3.55.

Which is a yuuuuge step up from your old truck, but I suspect kellem was talking tongue in cheek, because the deep gears behind the 7.3 make it a monster and with the 10 speed and rpms for days it can run 4.30s no problem and still have low rpms running bobtail.

[rhagfo]

Hannibal wrote:

kellem wrote:
Word on the street is Fords new 10spd is allowing truck buyers to tow happily with 3.55 gears instead of 4.30.....tight gear spacing.

I fell victim to the 10spd and 7.3, ouch.

Me too. Love the new truck with 7.3L, 10spd, 3.55.

This is a lot of it, the 10 speed allows for lower ratios in the lower gears to get moving. So the transmission is making up for the rear end.

[ford_truck_guy]

gbopp wrote:
What does DALLIE mean?
1a : to act playfully especially : to play amorously. b : to deal lightly : toy accused him of dallying with a serious problem. 2a : to waste time. b : linger, dawdle.

DUALLIE Strollers are all-terrain double strollers for 2 children from BOB Gear, the #1 jogging stroller.

Definition of DUALLY
: in a double capacity : in two ways
Since the library functions dually as a working room for a writer and a space for entertaining, the architect was careful to make a place for everything.

DOOLIE (plural doolies) (US) A first-year student at the United States Air Force Academy; a cadet freshman.

What does Dooley mean?
Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhlaoich 'descendant of Dubhlaoch', a personal name composed of the elements dubh 'black' (see Duff) + laoch 'champion', 'hero'.


DUALIE Pickup Trucks Defined - Truck Trend
www.trucktrend.com › features › whats-a-dualie
Feb 12, 2020 — To those who aren't familiar with dualies ("dually" is the more popular but incorrect spelling)

It looks like Boomerweps is the winner. :C

Got some time on your hands this morning ?? :B

[gbopp]

What does DALLIE mean?
1a : to act playfully especially : to play amorously. b : to deal lightly : toy accused him of dallying with a serious problem. 2a : to waste time. b : linger, dawdle.

DUALLIE Strollers are all-terrain double strollers for 2 children from BOB Gear, the #1 jogging stroller.

Definition of DUALLY
: in a double capacity : in two ways
Since the library functions dually as a working room for a writer and a space for entertaining, the architect was careful to make a place for everything.

DOOLIE (plural doolies) (US) A first-year student at the United States Air Force Academy; a cadet freshman.

What does Dooley mean?
Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhlaoich 'descendant of Dubhlaoch', a personal name composed of the elements dubh 'black' (see Duff) + laoch 'champion', 'hero'.


DUALIE Pickup Trucks Defined - Truck Trend
www.trucktrend.com › features › whats-a-dualie
Feb 12, 2020 — To those who aren't familiar with dualies ("dually" is the more popular but incorrect spelling)

It looks like Boomerweps is the winner. :C

[Cummins12V98]

IDman wrote:
I'm curious too. What is a dallie?

Also wondering what a “DULLY” is???

[ford_truck_guy]

ACZL wrote:

monkey44 wrote:
HA, you all think walking onto a dealer lot becomes scary, try walking into a chocolate fudge factory.

ROFLMAO on that one !!! OMG that's a good one! Yes it was auto correct and I never thought to proof read it before posting thinking all was okay. My bad.

FTG,

I know that could get me into trouble, but mama's vehicle would be the most likely one to get replaced despite it also being a '17 and that is if she wants to get another new one. I'm looking at tossing in the towel in 6 years and she a bit more, so in a sense gotta start watching the pennies along w/ the waistline if walking to the fudge factory.

M

I get it.... Happy wife = happy life... If all goes well, I will hang in working for another 15 - 20.. That will put me at 70-75, then maybe I will start watching my waist !