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Old 09-03-2011, 12:15 PM   #1
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My 37' TropiCal has a Cat C-7 350 HP Diesel. My Tachometer has no indicator or "Red-Line" & I would like to know what the maximum safe RPM is.
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my 37' tropical has a cat c-7 350 hp diesel. My tachometer has no indicator or "red-line" & i would like to know what the maximum safe rpm is.
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2,400 rpm redline and also max hp,
860 ft lbs of torque at 1,440 rpm
http://catrvclub.org/PDF_Docs/C7_07_Spec_Sheet_707.pdf

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And 2,600-2,800 when the exhaust brake is on and activated.
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The ECU will no let you over rev.Relax be happy
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Visit this site for a downloadable PDF on Cat engines.economy/mileage/driving tips.
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