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Date:         Wed, 19 Dec 2001 10:40:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: rpm@60
Comments: To: BLun143222@AOL.COM

VW industrial engines (used to drive large generators, etc. are designed to
run at 4K full time 24/7.  That's the most efficient engine speed/hp/fuel
economy range.


I recall this from many years ago when I had a squareback, so this spec was
for a pancake motor.


Karl Wolz


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lunetta 1990 Vanagon GL" <BLun143222@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 8:45 AM
Subject: Re: rpm@60




> I also think running over 4000 rpm for any lenght is to much stress on
this
> eng not to mention on me. Thanks for the input.
> Any one else have any rpm notes? John 1990 gl 2.1
>
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