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Posted by G Taylor on August 06, 2001 at 09:23:42 from (64.10.111.244):
In Reply to: Throttle Setting posted by Ted Webb on August 05, 2001 at 21:14:58:
Higher engine speeds & operating at 80% promote better fuel efficiency & less unburned fuel to contaminate the lube oil & soot up ports. The combustion chamber pressure & temps are higher in a diesel or gas operated at rpms between peak torque & HP is achieved. Therefore better fuel efficiency & more turbulance in the manifold/intake ports & combustion chambers. Keeps the air/fuel mixture mixed & evenly distributed in gasoline engines. Two cylinder Deere manuals stated "operate the tractor at full rated rpm & 80% load". The new generation were to be operated at 1500 to 2200 rpm & at 80% rated load. Idled back & lugging an engine is asking for trouble.
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