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Governor and Guarantee

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by irvin175, Sep 17, 2012.

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  1. Sep 21, 2012 #11
    irvin175

    irvin175 Bobtail Member

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    "Castrated on the power" meaning only putting down 435hp or how?? Just making sure im following...
     
    irvin175, Sep 21, 2012
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  3. Sep 21, 2012 #12
    MNdriver

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    IF the computer is set for 435 hp and it's really capable of 500+, it's castrated. Turn that sucker back up to what it WANTS to run and see the power and mileage increase.
     
    MNdriver, Sep 21, 2012
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    DrtyDiesel Thanks this.
  4. Sep 21, 2012 #13
    irvin175

    irvin175 Bobtail Member

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    I hear ya' and i wouldn't love anything more than for it to run 500+, but doing so will probably void its guarantee and since we don't know her too good, well we'd like to keep that guarantee in case of any surprises...
     
    irvin175, Sep 21, 2012
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  5. Sep 21, 2012 #14
    MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    you are lugging the engine if it's castrated. The more you lug it, the more damage and less life you will get out of it.

    Too bad most fleet managers don't comprehend that little bit of information.

    Here's my oil analysis from my oil change last month.


    Look at the soot level and then on the back side for the "description".
     
    MNdriver, Sep 21, 2012
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  7. Sep 21, 2012 #15
    irvin175

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    Yea you're totally right and now that you've mentioned it i'm going to bring this up with the "Boss". Would be good idea to get an oil analysis on this 387 since its already headed to its 600k mile range too... By the way congrats on your oil analysis looks like you take great care of your truck.
     
    irvin175, Sep 21, 2012
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