Buck1955
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My new Chevy 3500 extended gets 10 mpg. I also grew up in a GM house and town which is why I like Toyotas.
Whats the word about the Nissan Cargo vans?
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Larry Cobb
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On the new Chrysler ProMaster Van, where does the PTO fit exactly:
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Not very likely !
Larry
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Not very likely !
Larry
Desk Jockey
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Larry you have this preoccupation with PTO's, you need to let it go man. It's not good for you!
Lets say there isn't another one ever built, do expect those old PTO owners to come knocking at your door for a slide in? "Not very likely !"
Lets say there isn't another one ever built, do expect those old PTO owners to come knocking at your door for a slide in? "Not very likely !"
ruff
Member
And definitely not one with the lawn mower engine.
Otherwise known as puk-puks, due to the reassuring noise they make.
Otherwise known as puk-puks, due to the reassuring noise they make.
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Bruce Humphrey
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You say you like Toyota's , but you still have a Chevy. Old habits are hard to break
Larry Cobb
Member
Larry you have this preoccupation with PTO's, you need to let it go man. It's not good for you!
Lets say there isn't another one ever built, do expect those old PTO owners to come knocking at your door for a slide in? "Not very likely !"
I am just pointing out that the Federal mandates on fuel economy,
will dictate front-wheel drives with small engines.
While a PTO can still be done, the expense will make it prohibitive.
We have built several successful Diesel PTO's,
but I am convinced that PTO's will command a shrinking small % of the total market.
Larry
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Becker
Member
via the dash computer I'm getting 12.9 with my loaded down e350
Duke Pepin
Member
NIssion Van
Here at CRS in Weymouth MA we installed a new 570ss in as a rear mount in the Van mentioned above. The floors in the cargo area are 1/2 the thickness of the Chevy express. In result extreme vibrations are now a norm. So bad that is causing premature failures in the 570. Also the cargo area being so tall it amplifies the sound of the truck mount and we are fielding complaints from clients for noise. I would not recommend a Nission van in any install.
Here at CRS in Weymouth MA we installed a new 570ss in as a rear mount in the Van mentioned above. The floors in the cargo area are 1/2 the thickness of the Chevy express. In result extreme vibrations are now a norm. So bad that is causing premature failures in the 570. Also the cargo area being so tall it amplifies the sound of the truck mount and we are fielding complaints from clients for noise. I would not recommend a Nission van in any install.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Any pictures of that install Duke?
Several would be interested, either for potential fixes or avoiding problems.
Several would be interested, either for potential fixes or avoiding problems.
Desk Jockey
Member
Duke did you bolt direct?
Could you slide a 3/4 marine board to buffer sound and reduce vibration?
Could you slide a 3/4 marine board to buffer sound and reduce vibration?
Duke Pepin
Member
Yes machine is bolted directly through the floor with install kit provided. Photos are unavailable at this time. The vibrations are so bad we installed 3/4 inch marine plywood then a 3/4 inch industrial rubber matting. Then 2 2x4 runners wrapped in marine rubber backed carpet. Vibrations are still present.
Desk Jockey
Member
Wow that's bad. I was going to suggest solid rubber runners but that doesn't sound like its helping.
So it it because the metal is thinner or because its not supported by frame members as well as other vans?
So it it because the metal is thinner or because its not supported by frame members as well as other vans?
Duke Pepin
Member
Sheet metal is thin. Frame is supported. just fine. NOT RECOMENDED
