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Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng. #1600534 03/25/2026 11:57 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 135 Columbia, Missouri 3 35mike 'Bolter
35mike 'Bolter 3 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 135 Columbia, Missouri	What is an appropriate sustained cruising RPM for a 261? The engine is in good condition. Thanks. Mike 1936 1-1/2 Ton (RD) Stake Body Original In the Gallery Forum

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Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	35mike	03/25/2026 11:57 PM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	52Carl	03/26/2026 2:45 AM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	Hotrod Lincoln	03/26/2026 4:29 AM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	TUTS 59	03/26/2026 7:16 PM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	35mike	03/27/2026 12:26 AM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	TUTS 59	03/27/2026 12:43 AM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	Hotrod Lincoln	03/27/2026 2:41 AM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	Jon G	04/18/2026 1:42 PM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	Gdads51	04/18/2026 3:19 PM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	Jon G	04/18/2026 8:49 PM
Re: Comfortable cruising RPM for 261 eng.	Gdads51	04/18/2026 10:04 PM

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