In a message dated 96-06-21 18:03:57 EDT, mizamook@sonic.net writes: << So...anyone know how accurate those funny little red markings that are supposed to indicate when to shift are on an '81 FI'd Westy? How religiously should I try not to exceed the speed in each given gear? Again, I go by feel with this, so if I am doin' wrong by the Code of St. Muir, you have my permission to set me straight using (preferably) ancient methods of torture and interrogation....who knows what other sins be lurking in my heart? >> Excedding those marks for short intervals not a problem. In all oppsed engines, exceeding 4000 rpm for any lenghth of time will heat up the oil and pound out the main bearings. This pounding even happens to Waterboxers. Dennis H.
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