Posted by Dave Kratz on May 21, 1997 at 13:29:26:
In Reply to: '53 M-37 posted by Bret on May 01, 1997 at 22:41:12:
Anything over 42 mph with transaxles @ 5.83 is
suicide for the head and the engine. 42 mph pans
out at 2500 rpm, and that is what is appropriate
for an engine of this type. 230 cu. in. low com-
pression engines are a design that has been around
since the '30's and they are remarkably reliable.
I wouldn't press a military specification further
than is recommended. If the manual says 55 max.
speed, they aren't kidding. Trust me, and drive
no faster than 45 mph down hill, ok?