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Re: How Hard To Push My Perkins
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Originally Posted by MarkSailor
This may be a dumb question, but that has never stopped me before.
I have a 1994 vintage Perkins "Perama" 29 HP inboard diesel, with about 1300 hours on it, in a Catalina 320. I think the engine was fairly well maintained by the former owner, and I have tried to be good about changing oil, filters, etc.
The question is, how many RPMs would you push this engine at cruise or for short periods when trying to clear other traffic, etc.? I usually cruise between 2000 and 2500 RPM, but wonder if I am being too cautious. I have a service manual for the engine, but it doesn't address this question. Any advice?
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Don't your documents list a Max recommended RPM? That's the number you are looking for. A Perkins dealer should have it.
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