<VV> Rookie Corvair Driver

[J R Read_HML]

He did say OK when "coasting".  I think the point would be not to attempt 
more than very gradual acceleration in 4th.  3rd would be way better. 
Acceleration from around 1800 at about 1/2 throttle or more will generally 
(depends on the set up of the car what the speed would be) provide an 
unpleasant (and probably not good for the engine) temporary bucking 
sensation - sometimes referred to as "lugging" the engine.  But then, you 
already knew that - but a "rookie" may not.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: <TimogensTurbo at aol.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Rookie Corvair Driver


> Ok, I'll bite.
>
> What dire consequences will happen when I drive around the city in 4th 
> with the engine running below 1800 rpm? In my Spyder that would be about 
> 35 mph.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> TimogensTurbo at aol.com wrote:
>
>>
>>NEVER let the engine go below 1800 rpm in any gear, unless 
>>coasting....shift down!
>>
>>
>>
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