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>I found the opposite to be true. I used to have a 5 spd, and actually
>wanted another one when I upgraded to my club cab, but the '97s had just
>come out and I was getting a deal on a '96 (which had an auto). Towing with
>the auto is much easier, especially backing the boat into my driveway. My
>street is pretty narrow, so I have to do a lot of jockeying (especially
>with the extra wheelbase) to back the boat in. The clutch didn't like that
>chore very much. My boat is #2700, and I haven't run into the problem you
>have. Do you set the e-brake first, and then put it in park?
>
>I'd have to say my main gripe against the auto is the mileage hit (the 5.2
>& 5spd got better mileage than my newer 3.9 & auto). Sometimes I miss the
>stick, but eating in traffic is a whole lot easier now. I can also get my
>non-stick driving friends to park the truck for me after launching my boat.
>
>-Karl
>
Karl:
I always set the E-brake first (on the launch ramp), then put it in Park.
Solves the problem of the pin binding.
Many of the members of this list are finding little difference in the fuel
mileage between the 3.9 and 5.2, especially when towing.
Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com
Victoria, B.C.
Canada
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