Re: NON-Q: How To Improve Ford Pickup Brakes - HELP

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> > What is particularly important is to use engine
> >  braking when going down long grades.  My Bronco with 3 speed automatic goes
> >  into 2nd for downhill grades, and you have to drive slower than normal to
> >  accommodate the lower gear.
> 
> I was told by my tranny mech.(When I asked how I can prevent killing my 3 spd
> automa-sick) That downshifting in a Automactic is BAD for the tranny. 

You put it in "2" while the tranny is *in* second.  No downshift.  an
F250 for a 10,000 pound trailer?  does sound a little light.  I think
driving slower was the correct answer, with trans. braking.

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Huw Powell

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