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Old 02-08-2018, 10:40 AM   #37
Abomb1
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Re: New to squares

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Originally Posted by Edahall View Post
Since your transmission is hunting between 3rd and overdrive at 80 mph, just manually shift it in into 3rd. You'll at least prolong the life of the transmission. I calculated the RPMs.

2343 RPM, O/D @ 80 mph
3437 RPM, 3rd @ 80 mph

The 350 develops more power at 3437 RPM than 2343 RPM and your 350 engine should be happy running at 3500 RPM.
Thanks, this is what I've been doing, but good to know it should be happy at that rpm.

I'll see what I can do with giving myself more time, but I'm usually in a rush after work to get 1 or more of the kids on to their activities.
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