In a message dated 10/25/00 5:48:22 PM Central Daylight Time,
dkrehbiel@kscable.com writes:
<< Since 1955 1st series was the first open driveline, I am hoping they also
increased the gear ratio >>
Deve,
Not positive, but if the ratio changed at all, it was likely only a 3.90.
That's the ratio I have in my '48 with a 3-speed OD. It seems just about
right to me. Good take off power and I can easily cruise at 65 mph without
the 235 screaming.
Mike Klepp
'48 3100
Wichita Falls, TX
http://www.geocities.com/mike_klepp/october_truckpage.html
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