Re: Max RPM vs Max HP

[n9ads@domain.elided (Howard R Pletcher)]

On Wed, 02 Sep 1998 11:40:20 -0700 Tom Harais <tjhemh@domain.elided>
writes:
>
>Which begs the question:
>
>Why are the IHC max HP stats always given for an RPM that is more than
>the "max recommended RPM" or "governed max RPM" figure?
>
>The 304 is said to make 193 brake HP at 4400 RPM in several of my
>sources. But, on the very same charts, the "maximum recommended RPM" 
>is provided as 3900. Go figure.
>
>It is similar with all the IH V-8s. But, the 392s always indicate that a
>governor is the RPM limiter. And, I don't think light truck 392s had
>governors, did they?
>
>
Governors were more of a Loadstar-sized truck item--not sure that they
were even standard there and you probably could order one in your
Travelall or pickup if you wanted it, although it wasn't an advertised
option that I know of.

The max recommended RPM is probably like a lot of other warnings like
seats that are marked as not for sitting and Honda Gold Wing saddle bags
that are rated to carry only 20 lbs each.  Everyone knows it's almost a
joke, but if something goes wrong, the manufacturer has a defense in
court.

Howard Pletcher
Howteron Products Scout Parts

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