Broken valves and broken dreams

[Mike Hohnstein]

Yo, Kerry, you have a rig that's 24 freekin' years old, you want to run that
tired old tank at 100%, be my guest.
You and Jon should talk to Ralph F about the way things are. He could bring
some interesting tidbits to your attention. I have turned wrenches
professionally for 30 years and I can deal with Cat mechanics as equals. Most
of the people in vehicle service in the Milwaukee metro area know who I am.
That said, I have NEVER talked to a competent Cat man who thinks it's OK to run
a 'throwaway' against the governor. You guys who know better have at it. Hope
it don't blow up when you loan it out to some "tourist".
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: davidkerryedwards
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 8:51 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Broken valves and broken dreams


The CAT operators manual for my coach says nothing about optimal rpm.
It says do not run it above the rated rpm on the engine plate
(2800rpm for a 210hp na). It says it can be run at full load between
the rated rpm and 1900rpm (for NA) It does say DO NOT run it at full
load under 1900rpm (for short periods, down to 1400 rpm's) for an NA
or not below 1400rpm for a turbo. If they thought there was an
optimal rpm, why not include it within all those limits?

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Mr Chris Valdes
wrote:
>
> I have a 78 FC 33 with a non turbo 3208. My mechanic
> says to keep it under 2500 however that is also around
> 55-60. I have others tell me that work on Cats that
> those motors love to rev....
> i am also confused???
>
> Help
> Chris
>






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