Rv with ford 460 engine automatic granny, can I tow acar in overdrive?
Rv with ford 460 engine automatic granny, can I tow acar in overdrive?
It's not advisable, it puts a strain on the transmission that it was not designed for. Direct drive runs straight through the tranny and makes a solid stronger connection.
A smaller car with no problem, a larger car you may want to only use the OD on highways on flat ground.
No if you are towing a car, tow car it must be in N and rv in D
Are you trailering the car, or flat-towing it?
When towing my 24-foot trailer & racecar (roughly 6,500 lbs) I'll kick the OD in on flat stretches.
The OD cancel switch is there for a reason. Use it whenever you are getting up to speed or climbing a grade. Your granny will appreciate it!
Yes you can. It will cause the granny to produce a lot of heat so make sure you have a external granny cooler able to handle the heat load.
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