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| | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 | I've got a 1951 2 Ton 6100SW Dump. My question is the HI/LO switch (dial). If the armiture is lined up over the HI range.this means it is in the high range right? I'm a rookie at the big bolts. This truck seems to be geared LOW! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 |
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,960 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,960 | Trucks were geared low in those days because they were built to haul loads over rough roads and the engines were way underpowered by today's standards. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 502 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 502 | Saying it's geared low is almost an understatement. There's probably a 6 series gear on the high side and an 8 series gear on the low.
Like crenwelge said it had to be because of the lack of power up front plus no one with a truck thought of racing down those great roads back in the 50's.
Dan
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