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jwe648 · 05-05-2010, 12:13 AM

We I just completed a round trip Shakedown In our Ole' 74' with the CAT 1160 we went up near Sedona ... up & down some fairly serious grades. The engine & six speed tranny worked well as did the retarder coming down. No brakes needed. The important thing was to keep it within the sweet spot in the rpm range which turned out to be between 2200 & 2500. It held a solid 40+ going up and the temps were all very good. Looks like I got 10+ mpg and no notable oil burn. I was very happy with the results as I have worked on the restortaion since July and the coach had set several years previously.. Still more to do but road/camp worthy.

If anyone needs info on the 74' I have accumilated a little info I can share..

Regards,

Jimmy

05-05-2010, 12:13 AM	#7
jwe648 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 194	Shakedown Trip We I just completed a round trip Shakedown In our Ole' 74' with the CAT 1160 we went up near Sedona ... up & down some fairly serious grades. The engine & six speed tranny worked well as did the retarder coming down. No brakes needed. The important thing was to keep it within the sweet spot in the rpm range which turned out to be between 2200 & 2500. It held a solid 40+ going up and the temps were all very good. Looks like I got 10+ mpg and no notable oil burn. I was very happy with the results as I have worked on the restortaion since July and the coach had set several years previously.. Still more to do but road/camp worthy. If anyone needs info on the 74' I have accumilated a little info I can share.. Regards, Jimmy Attached Images __________________ Jimmy