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Engine Speed
09-16-2006, 05:09
Post: #6
Engine Speed
The Series 60 has a maximum RPM (under power) of 2100. It is OK to go
to 2400 when decelerating. It pulls very well from 1400-1800 RPM. The
manual suggests downshifting if RPM falls below 1250-1300. Maximum HP
is available at 1800 (and remains constant to 2100).(It's a little
weird for me to work with such low RPMs, having much experience with
high-reving sports cars (in my youth) where a redline of 6400 was not
uncommon.)

The Allison 6 speed computer-controlled automatic transmission used
in the WL does a good job sticking to these values. It's rare to need
to revert to a manual mode --- only when climbing or descending from
a serious grade where you want to hold a particular gear.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
El Sobrante, CA




On Sep 16, 2006, at 8:31 AM, Jeff Miller wrote:

> <snip>
>
> The 92-series DD also has a higher power curve which punishes those
> who let it fall off the ball in a climb, the S-60 pulls very well at
> low RPM where it is designed to run.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI



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Engine Speed - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 09-15-2006, 09:33
Engine Speed - erniecarpet@... - 09-15-2006, 10:09
Engine Speed - davidkerryedwards - 09-15-2006, 10:50
Engine Speed - Henry Jay Hannigan - 09-16-2006, 01:58
Engine Speed - Jeff Miller - 09-16-2006, 03:31
Engine Speed - Pete Masterson - 09-16-2006 05:09
Engine Speed - Eric Johnson - 09-18-2006, 00:10



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