We just picked up a 1982 diesel 280 and being new to the diesel engine I was curious what RPM I would expect to run @ 55mph. I'm assuming that it has a stock transmission and we are running around 3000 RPM. It seems/feels like I should have another gear and seems a bit high as my tach only goes to 4000.
We just picked up a 1982 diesel 280 and being new to the diesel engine I was curious what RPM I would expect to run @ 55mph. I'm assuming that it has a stock transmission and we are running around 3000 RPM. It seems/feels like I should have another gear and seems a bit high as my tach only goes to 4000.
Thanks much,
Matt
Matt,
The first thing I would question is the tach. The tach on our gas 310 motorhome is extremely flaky. I've been meaning to replace it but haven't had the time. What I would suggest is getting an independent verification that the tach is working properly.
Just a thought.
Brad
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