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#87205 06/08/2003 4:19 AM | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 17 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 17 | yes I am new on the forum and want to talk about
our trucks and your truck.I have a question about
my 1963 chevy truck what is the top speed you think for a 2wd 2brl 283v8 not sure what it should do it is all stock 3speed I cant get it over 65 can anyone tell me about it thanks. | | |
#87206 06/08/2003 5:51 AM | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | for a 1/2T . . . . mmmm maybe ok - 3/4T would prolly be fine - depends on the rear end ratio it has - get it runnin good, check the ratio, try agin w/ a buddy to pace ya at an agreed speed, or clock it over "flying miles" - the speedo might be off
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#87207 06/09/2003 9:01 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | She should be able to run 90. I'd start by checking the basic tune-up items. Points, plugs, timing, fuel filter. If those are okay it's time for a compression check to look for worn rings or leaky valves.
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#87208 06/09/2003 10:23 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | If the truck has plenty of power, I would lean toward the speedo being off. It could have had the tranny or rear end changed. BTW,,,, How good are your brakes  
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#87209 06/10/2003 3:01 AM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | Eh, I think if he were going 90 he would know it?
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
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#87210 06/14/2003 9:42 PM | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 17 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 17 | hey guys,ya got your reply on the motor speed of the truck I hope some of the advice you gave will help thanks for helping. | | |
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