Broken valves and broken dreams

[erniecarpet@...]

I believe if you let any diesel lug, you are giving it a death sentence. Ernie
83pt40 in Texas

-----Original Message-----
From: davidkerryedwards
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:48:03 -0000
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Broken valves and broken dreams


The 1982 Bluebird manual for the 3208 NA says keep rpm's between 2240
and 2800 and not to let the engine lug below 2000rpm's for more than a
few seconds.

Kerry

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
wrote:
>
> 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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