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Originally Posted by Mattman2010
The straight 6 still runs great, but I think its to small for the size of the truck. So the straight 6 will either have to die or we are going to have to retire this truck from hauling grain before I can really do anything I want to it.
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If the engine runs great , IMO , I would leave it alone. It may be the 261 big six instead of the smaller 235 6, both with excellent reliability records. This truck GVW is the limiting factor on who much you can carry or pull. Hauling grain is what it is set up to do, and should able to do just fine with regular routine maintenance. Worry about the brake system first. As Alabama Mike said, these trucks are generally geared for 55 mph, which would be fine around town and secondary roads.