[SEL] OT - road trip info

[Judge Tommy Turner]

Dave,

    Thats why I like you, you tell it like it is (re: Alec).  I think my 
Cummins is just at a fast idle at 65 MPH.  I think its only turning 
about 1700 rpm.  I don't know what the rear end gearing is but know that 
when the trans kicks in OD, the rpms really drop.

Tommy Turner
Magnolia, KY


> Hi Alec,
>         With about the same load and at about the same speed (except 
> when I'm following Arnie--at which time we seldom run under 80 mph) 
> I'm getting around 17/18 mpg with my 250 Powerstroke. I got 19/20 when 
> it was newer, but it now has 183,472.7 miles on it, and like me is 
> getting a bit tired.
>         It's only right, however, that I get better mileage than do 
> you. After all, you are a rich stock broker/investment specialist and 
> I'm now on welfare which is supplemented by my wife's meager salary!
>         Dave
> PS, 2,100rpms at 70 mph!
>
>> Ed,
>>  It was a 3/ ton GMC( Good mechanic coming) with a 6.0 gas engine and 
>> 3.73
>> rearend and with 1.5 tons in the bed and a 14' enclosed , 2 axle trailer
>> with 2 tons more in it , not counting the trailer going well, and we 
>> will
>> say at least going 70, its 9.3 all day long,
>> I have a new chevy 6.0 gas, 3/4 and it has a 4.10 rearend which is 
>> all they
>> put in them now, I get 10 miles to the gallon, and at 72mph am 
>> tacking at
>> 2650-2700 rpms, So now I go slower!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>
>> Alec J. Stevens
>> Investment Specialist
>
>
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