im running 70 mph @ 3000 rpm, so you seem to be right on the money.
shorebilly, where did u read that? if thats true, then im gona have to start speeding again

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1983 mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel.
pyrometer, boost/vacuum gauge
exhaust dump pipe
turbo- 15 psi boost. 25 psi capability
disconnected EGR

The li'l grey book, Mercedes-Benz Technical Data Passenger Cars, page #47....Chapter 00, General Technical Data, Fuel and Engine Oil Consumption...

There are no entries for W123.133 (USA, Turbodiesel) but the figures for W123.130 and W123.193 TD Turbo are similar......

SB

Also of Note: Engine Oil Consumption, max. 1.5L/1000km

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Diesels:
'85 300D, "Max, Blue Benz", 155K, 27.0 MPG
'84 190D 2.2, "Eva, Brown Benz", 142K, 40.2 MPG
'77 240D (parts car)
'67 Eicher ES 202 Tractor "Otto" (2cyl, Air Cooled, 30HP)
Gassers:
'94 Ford F-150, "Henry", 170K (300 Six) 17.5 MPG
'85 190E 2.3, 148K....Parts Car
'58 Dodge W300M Powerwagon (Flat Fenders) Less than 10 MPG

Almost exactly 3000 rpm for me is 70 mph and about 2800rpm is about 65. Mine is an 85 300SD so it should be almost identical (mines a cali car other wise it would be identical).

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green 85 300SD 200K miles "Das Schlepper Frog" With a OM603 TBO360 turbo ( To be intercooled someday )( Kalifornistani emissons )
white 79 300SD 200K'ish miles "Farfegnugen" (RIP - cracked crank)
desert storm primer 63 T-bird "The Undead" (long term hibernation)

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