Zoltan Finks wrote:
This leads into another question I've had: On flat ground, what is the rpm
that I should shift at? As you know, I do not have a tach, so the question
becomes, how - with Italian-ness in mind - do I know when to shift? (as I
write this, I think that all those of Italian descent on the list must be
feeling pretty awesome). I imagine that the answer may be - shift when the
power stops being delivered. I just yearn for some assurance that I'm not
over-revving it.
Mercedes/Bosch solved your problem. They put in a governor that prevents
you from over revving the engine. Your engine is designed so that
running flat out all day and all night won't hurt it!
As to when to shift, it depends on whether your trying to accelerate as
fast as you can, or drive as economically as possible, or clean the
engine out as well as possible. Each requires a different shift regimen.
Just don't downshift at speeds above the marks on the speedometer (don't
shift into 3rd at speeds above the "III" on the speedometer or into 2nd
when above "II," etc.). That will defeat the governor, forcing the
engine to over-rev and that can destroy the engine.
Marshall
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Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84
190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
