Word on the street is that Lawrence Alexander said:
> This was discussed at some length some while ago. If your friend's tach and
> speedo suggest that 5,000 rpm equates to 45 or 50 mph, one or both of the
> instruments is way out of adjustment or else he has terminal clutch slip (or
> else he doesn't realize there's a 4th gear to shift into!). At 5,000 rpm in
> 4th his actual road speed should be closer to 90 mph.
Lawrie speaks the truth. In 4th gear without overdrive, 60 mph should be
about 3400 rpm. I recently adjusted my tach which was reading much too
high... follow the story on my website if you want more information.
Skye
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