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Raptor22 · 02-03-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny McCormick

Actually, I never said the M5OD models got 12. The normal models, the 90% of which that got automatics, do. They get 12-14.

Funnily enough, you're getting the same I'm getting. That alone should be telling.

You have a base 2wd truck with 2.49s, I have 3.55s, the Lariat package, and 4 wheel drive, and I get the same fuel economy as you, that should be telling.

The majority of trucks equipped with 300s are manual transmissions, most of the trucks were sold with rebates for getting the 6cyl with a manual. It saved my dad like $1500 when he ordered it new. The majority of Ford trucks with a manual are 300s, and the vast majority of 300s are attached to manuals. I would cite the 90% number as accurate for the 302 however, vast majority were attached to AODs and E4ODs, and sometimes a C6 as a rare delete option.

**Kenny McCormick** · 02-03-2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor22

The majority of trucks equipped with 300s are manual transmissions

Come browse dealer lots here and tell me that again with a straight face.

Oh, and those 2.49s are killing my mileage. I'd be getting closer to 19 or 20 combined if I had 3.10s. I have to hold about half throttle or so to maintain 70MPH because of those things, either that, or I have to roar along at damn near 80, neither of which do economy any favors.

Raptor22 · 02-03-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny McCormick

Come browse dealer lots here and tell me that again with a straight face.

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Maybe the cast of Deliverance is too dumb to drive stick?

Another thing, I have 40+ more horsepower than you with more weight and the same fuel economy...

**Mike** · 02-03-2012, 02:56 PM

How dare you insult Burt Reynolds.

But play nice.

simfreak · 02-03-2012, 05:08 PM

Well, I decided to tear into my distributor to replace the pickup assembly and I can't figure out how to take that cog wheel looking thing out. It's really starting to aggravate the hell out of me.

Edit. Replaced it, still doesn't get spark.

Edit 2: It helps when you plug the pickup module in to the wiring harness

Dumped some gas in the carb, and it fired right up. Now I gotta track down a mysterious gas leak, because it had some in it when I parked it and it's bone dry. Maybe RedneckRickem visited me

(Dave's farm fans will catch on)

Wes_99 · 01-31-2013, 10:43 PM

Hey guys im a proud owner of:1968 f100 short bed with a 390 and 4 speed, 2000 mercury and soon to be a owner of a 92 foxbody gt

Raptor22 · 02-01-2013, 12:22 AM

Sweet Wes, Welcome to CFN!

I recently got a 1985 Bronco, I've been resolving alot of mechanical niggles so it could pass the CA smog test. Its currently at the mechanic shop to get a smog check and a tune up tomorrow.

Wes_99 · 02-01-2013, 12:33 AM

Nice i lived in vegas for 10 years and the smog laws drove me crazy lol.

Wes_99 · 02-01-2013, 03:28 PM

I had added a picture of my 68 to my album on here if anybody wants to have a look.

MetalBeerSolid · 04-11-2013, 01:31 PM

Oh, this thread is a thing

I guess I'm in with my 94 Ranger!

02-03-2012, 02:56 PM	#104
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02-03-2012, 05:08 PM	#105
simfreak Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 609 Rep: 22	Well, I decided to tear into my distributor to replace the pickup assembly and I can't figure out how to take that cog wheel looking thing out. It's really starting to aggravate the hell out of me. Edit. Replaced it, still doesn't get spark. Edit 2: It helps when you plug the pickup module in to the wiring harness Dumped some gas in the carb, and it fired right up. Now I gotta track down a mysterious gas leak, because it had some in it when I parked it and it's bone dry. Maybe RedneckRickem visited me (Dave's farm fans will catch on) __________________ 1997 Honda Civic LX 1.6L D16Y7 5 speed 215k miles \| 135k miles on motor Last edited by simfreak; 02-03-2012 at 07:36 PM.

01-31-2013, 10:43 PM	#106
Wes_99 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: st.louis Posts: 19 Rep: 10	Hey guys im a proud owner of:1968 f100 short bed with a 390 and 4 speed, 2000 mercury and soon to be a owner of a 92 foxbody gt __________________ Life begins at 200mph

02-01-2013, 12:33 AM	#108
Wes_99 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: st.louis Posts: 19 Rep: 10	Nice i lived in vegas for 10 years and the smog laws drove me crazy lol. __________________ Life begins at 200mph

02-01-2013, 03:28 PM	#109
Wes_99 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: st.louis Posts: 19 Rep: 10	I had added a picture of my 68 to my album on here if anybody wants to have a look. __________________ Life begins at 200mph

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04-11-2013, 01:31 PM	#110
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