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#62494 07/03/2006 8:13 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Hey neighbor, you've discovered the real weakness of a babbetted engine that's been over-reved it sounds like. A babbetted engine will last forever IF you keep it at or below 3200RPM. You can get more usable RPM if you put aluminum pistons in the engine. I never get my 38 over 60 MPH (normally cruise at 55) & I have the 3.73 rear end.
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