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Re: Misc.
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> The engine speed for 60-65 mph sounds about right, I have an 85' 5000s
> with automatic transmission and at 60-65 mph it's engine speed is
> around 3000-3500 rpm, it varies between that range depending on the
> load it is carry and also the gradient of the road that you are on.
One of the nice things about the 5 speed from this time period was
that both 4th and 5th were overdrive gears. In 5th at 3000 rpm, I'm
going 74 mph. Makes for great gas mileage too.
Bob Kunz
bkunz@boi.hp.com