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Old 08-22-2012, 02:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by echo-francis View Post
....p&g cycles were on the 5th speed between about 1800 and 2500 rpm ....
It's important when accelerating back up to speed, to keep rpm's "low", but the throttle plate relatively "open".

Might be helpful to determine where on the rpm band, that the engine is more responsive, without getting the rev's too high.

Taking off slow like a "grandpa" is too slow, and your results will be about the same as constant speed driving.

Take off briskly and then shutoff the engine and coast, is the best way to get high mileage.

Jim.
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