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Old 06-19-2012, 11:07 PM   #59 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Varn View Post
I know on my Japanese tractors, the diesel engines can't over rev. At full throttle they will run 3000 rpm whether in gear or neutral.

Have always felt that the high compression of the design really limits the efficiency at high rpm.
I'm sure that it isn't best idea. It is strictly to compensate for gearing that isn't quite tall enough.
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