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Towing 10k+ with a 7.3L/Auto

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Never have done any heavy towing with a 7.3 and i dont want to kill the transmission. Do i need to tow with the overdrive off or can i just leave it in drive and let it do its own thing? Or? I am use to towing with a 6.0 and just letting it do its thing in tow/haul but those transmissions are much tougher. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Never have done any heavy towing with a 7.3 and i dont want to kill the transmission. Do i need to tow with the overdrive off or can i just leave it in drive and let it do its own thing? Or? I am use to towing with a 6.0 and just letting it do its thing in tow/haul but those transmissions are much tougher. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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The 5R110 transmission is much tougher because Ford put a significantly larger trans cooler and better torque converter in them. If you are driving up n down hills in a predominantly 55mph speed limit, then turn off the OD. But if you are driving on flat highway and interstate, then leave the OD turned on.

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94.5-03 7.3L Precision of NH Triple Disc Billet Cover Torque Converter - 2648A-PS-RV

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