What is the recommended gear ratio for the 1972 Ford Ranger 360 V-8 engine? My truck seems to be too high geared.

Asked by robbytruckman Jan 25, 2016 at 10:43 PM about the Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 1972 Ford F150 truck with v-8 360 engine with three speed manual transmission seems to be too high geared on take off. What is the recommended gear ratio?

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F_O_R answered 8 years ago

That all depends on what you use the truck for - hauling and towing or just commuting. How is it out on the highway? Do you have a tachometer and if so what is the engine speed a 60 mph? If it were my truck I would look into a 4 or 5 speed conversion.

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robbytruckman answered 8 years ago

I think the rear end has been changed out. Sometimes I have to double clutch it to take off on a hill or something, Without having to change out the transmission, what else might you suggest?

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