Post flatbed load photos here V2.0

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by leftlanetruckin, Feb 18, 2014.

  1. Oldman83

    Oldman83 Medium Load Member

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    Yeah, rpm (within reason) doesn’t hurt anything, but running one up against the governor all the time sucks.
    My old Cummins is really happy at 1,600-1,800 rpm, and that’s where I like to be if I’m going to work it hard. It will turn 2,300 if it has to, but I almost never do it.
     
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  3. Oldman83

    Oldman83 Medium Load Member

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    Thank you.
     
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  4. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    It's good you have diversity. Some times that's the key to staying afloat. I was just picking at you anyway. I don't really know what I want to be when I grow up. Doesn't look like I ever will .
     
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  5. Oldman83

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    Those last two sentences…I identify. :D:D
     
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  6. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    New engines don’t have a governor like the old mechanical engine do. It’s an electronic governor not mechanical with fly weights. Completely different animal. It will not cause damage like it used to.
     
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  7. Ruthless

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  8. Banker

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    Is this rig making your life easier? I like the setup and the flexibility it gives you with your new trailer.
     
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  9. Ruthless

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    well, certainly not enough to justify the expense lol
     
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  10. ElmerFudpucker

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    Everything is a dog when it’s nurtured at 65 mph
     
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  11. Banker

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    Hopefully it will pay off for you in the long run.
     
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