Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 September 2006, 12:28
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torque
I thought the reliability issue had been addressed by limiting the rpm most of these engines have WOT max's of ,5500 maybe 6,000. I think mercury have dropped the ball with the Verado the, 150 is a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 September 2006, 10:01
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Replies: 7
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torque
The whole point about torque is that ultimately (taken to extremes) you would'nt need any gearing.
In this though, a pitch that allows an extreme top speed usually stop the engine turning quickly...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 September 2006, 08:59
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Replies: 7
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torque
It's as if they think it won't matter to anyone?..I,ve just picked an engine on a guess that it will produce the goods low down, based in cc's and HOPEING the curve is flat.
If the outboard...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 September 2006, 01:11
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Replies: 7
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missing technical data
Does anyone know why torque never gets a mention with outboards, seems far more relevant to marine engines than BHP does ? not even the manufacturers talk about it ?
performance car brochures always...
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