Thats because the optimal cruising speed for a 85 300d with 2.88 gearing
is 74.5mph.
-Rolf
I don't like the long-legged gearing on my 85. The engine is
running too slow at low highway speeds. (Best I can remember.
The tach is still dead....) The turbo isn't really working much
at 55-60 mph.
-- Philip
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