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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

01-05-2015, 14:00

Replies: 41

Falling short of max engine RPMs

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Falling short of max engine RPMs

I hope so. I believe you had previously said in neutral so you took over prop out of the mix. Yep, the return on speed/fuel, goes down especially once hull speed is achieved. Again best of...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

01-05-2015, 12:07

Replies: 41

Falling short of max engine RPMs

Views: 4,391

Posted By Cadence

Re: Falling short of max engine RPMs

Just keep in mind, pushing a boat is like driving a truck up hill all the time.

Pushing harder is going to cause more wear.:smile: 2700 or 3000, 2400 sounds good as an RPM. 2200 running sounds...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

30-04-2015, 13:50

Replies: 41

Falling short of max engine RPMs

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Falling short of max engine RPMs

It sounds as if you have taken one of the soundest approaches I have heard. Valve clearances, injectors, etc. Since you have found more than one top end, are you sure yours isn't correct. Maybe you...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-10-2014, 16:26

Replies: 41

Falling short of max engine RPMs

Views: 4,391

Posted By Cadence

Re: Falling short of max engine RPMs

Please do. I think only 35 % slippage is optimistic.:confused:

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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-10-2014, 14:22

Replies: 41

Falling short of max engine RPMs

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Falling short of max engine RPMs

I can probably thank you from all that had input. It appears you had read them all. Best of luck.:smile:

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-10-2014, 11:38

Replies: 41

Falling short of max engine RPMs

Views: 4,391

Posted By Cadence

Re: Falling short of max engine RPMs

Old fuel came up. I hadn't thought about it. I doubt that is it if your exhaust smoke isn't black. It is a thought to stick your pickup in a 2 gal. can of fresh fuel just to eliminate it. It isn't...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-10-2014, 09:17

Replies: 41

Falling short of max engine RPMs

Views: 4,391

Posted By Cadence

Re: Falling short of max engine RPMs

Change all your filters just so you know. Tag them with date and engine hours. A diesel is a pretty simple devise. If it runs at all I would look at fuel last, check your breather first it's the...

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