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Old 05-20-2010, 09:41 AM   #1
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6.2 deisel flatspot...rpm limiter?

At higher RPM, my '85 6.2 deisel hits a flatspot. I don't know what RPM it is, but when I wind it up in 2nd or 3rd gear it falls on it's face. Is there a built in rpm limiter to protect the engine?
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Old 05-20-2010, 11:05 AM   #2
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Re: 6.2 deisel flatspot...rpm limiter?

There's usually a governor in the Injector Pump. We need to know what RPM it quits at to find out if its quitting at the correct time. Diesels don't turn nearly as high as gas engines.
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Old 05-20-2010, 11:35 AM   #3
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Re: 6.2 deisel flatspot...rpm limiter?

It feels like a governor is on there...don't know the RPM, but seems like around 3K.
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Old 05-21-2010, 08:59 AM   #4
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Re: 6.2 deisel flatspot...rpm limiter?

Dyno, it's 3K RPM. All diesels, even trailer trucks are limited to 3,000 rpm. I don't know about the really big diesels like RR trains ect, but I have heard ships will only turn 150-200 RPM.
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Old 05-21-2010, 09:59 AM   #5
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Re: 6.2 deisel flatspot...rpm limiter?

I think 6.2s are usually governed at 3800-4K. Assuming you have loud exhaust (mine had dual straight pipes) the exhaust goes quiet when you hit that brick wall.

I'm converting my '87 to a gasser... for now at least. 6.2s dont like having 4.10s and no overdrive
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