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gone-ot · 09-07-2012, 12:53 PM

IMHO, this chart:

and this chart:

summarize "...the tale..." quite well.

• The first illustration shows that moderate (1/2) throttle is better than either light (1/4) or full (100%) throttle.

• The second illustration shows how the most economical engine speed lies between 1,000-2,000 rpm.

09-07-2012, 12:53 PM	#31 (permalink)
gone-ot ...beats walking... Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,190 Thanks: 179 Thanked 1,525 Times in 1,126 Posts	IMHO, this chart: and this chart: summarize "...the tale..." quite well. • The first illustration shows that *moderate* (1/2) throttle is better than either light (1/4) or *full* (100%) throttle. • The second illustration shows how the most economical engine speed lies between 1,000-2,000 rpm. Last edited by gone-ot; 09-07-2012 at 01:03 PM..