Popular Post ranchhopper Posted November 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2518780831732163/ Not mine but I thought worth a mention if someone was looking for a clean truck. Edited November 26, 2019 by ranchhopper 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 That could be a trouble free truck for a lot of years for somebody looking for a lower HP truck. 👍 terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-436692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 That's a clean R! So they were using a twin-stick in 1985? Is the 300+ a Maxidyne motor? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-436735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, h67st said: That's a clean R! So they were using a twin-stick in 1985? Is the 300+ a Maxidyne motor? had to be about the last year for the six speed. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-436743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 my 87 has the two stick 6pd 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-436829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 10:46 AM, terry said: had to be about the last year for the six speed. terry So is that a 3 speed with a hi/low stick? Do you shift it like a 10 speed duplex? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-436919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 It is a straight five spd, with a low, direct and reverse on the second stick. terry 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-436926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 all our 88 R models had the "mud stick" trans as we called them. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-436928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 The TRDL-1071 with the 23:1 reduction low gear was great for the lower horespower and smaller drivelines of the time. 2 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-436931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) On 11/29/2019 at 9:53 PM, h67st said: So is that a 3 speed with a hi/low stick? Do you shift it like a 10 speed duplex? 6 speeds forward, lo sets all the number gears down one gear, and 5 speeds reverse. One stick is 1-5, other stick is low, direct, reverse. Got some mud behind you? No problem! 3rd gear reverse and floor it! Good momentum, good torque, auto power divider, you're across it before the soft ground realizes what hit it. Just don't stop to second guess your truck or you're stuck. We still run a 79 with a 2 stick, but it's mixer body is on its last legs. Planning on retiring it in a year. Edited December 1, 2019 by JoeH 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-437010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 third gear? fifth was the way to go! when we were doing the big highway projects building the on/off ramps, we used to get a running start up shifting until we were doing 30 MPH in reverse. just before the soft spot backpedal so you are not under power in the soft spot and fly rite through it. then back on throttle until you get to the dump spot 1/4 mile away up the ramp. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59961-nice-old-r-dog-for-sale/#findComment-437012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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