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What is the expected RPM in a 90 300sel @ 65mph with overdrive engaged? I have just had the tranny rebuilt and the rpm's seem to be hi. The rpm at 65 is 3500. I don't believe that the overdrive is working.
Any advice? Thanks from Charlotte
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Rob Armstrong, Charlotte, NC Mountain Island Lake RobAinCLTNC@hotmail.com 2004 VW Passat GLS TDI-50k 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 7k FOR SALE 1991 300TE 228k 2003 Subaru Outback 57k Silver/Black-SOLD 2005 C230K 18k Pewter/Grey-SOLD 1997 E420 108k Black/Grey-SOLD 1986 560sl 200k Black/Palimino-SOLD 1985 300sd 340k-SOLD 1979 240d 170k-SOLD 2000 Volvo V70XC-POS couldn't sell fast enough |
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According to the tach, my '91 300-SEL turns 3400rpm at 70mph. These straight-six 103 motors do rev a bit higher than some.
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Mike Murrell 1991 300-SEL - Model 126 M103 - SOHC "Fräulein" |
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Rob,
My 91 300SE revs something like 3300rpm at 65mph. If your overdrive wasn't working or if you were in third gear, you'd be closer to 4500rpm when doing 65mph. In fact, drop the shifter into third while doing 65mph and you'll feel the difference and see it on the tach. I also notice a pronounced transition state. If I accelerate birskly, the tach will lead the speedo by something like 500rpm. I mean that during brisk acceleration, the tach will read 500rpm higher than it does when cruising at the same speed. I thought my torque converter or tranny was about to quit, but I was assured that the behavior was normal. That's what I get for growing up on 5 speeds and big V8s with no tachs. I don't think that anything's wrong with your car, but you might see if fresh tranny fluid brings the revs down a couple hundred rpm at 65mph. Good luck, Sixto 91 300SE |
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Sixto, I see your point but what if the car is in 4th but the overdrive isn't kicking in what would the rpm's be? Thanks,
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Rob Armstrong, Charlotte, NC Mountain Island Lake RobAinCLTNC@hotmail.com 2004 VW Passat GLS TDI-50k 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 7k FOR SALE 1991 300TE 228k 2003 Subaru Outback 57k Silver/Black-SOLD 2005 C230K 18k Pewter/Grey-SOLD 1997 E420 108k Black/Grey-SOLD 1986 560sl 200k Black/Palimino-SOLD 1985 300sd 340k-SOLD 1979 240d 170k-SOLD 2000 Volvo V70XC-POS couldn't sell fast enough |
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There is no "overdrive" in that trans. All MB transmissions till the 722.5 were straight one to one out the back hi high gear. The 722.5 came first in the 129 body 300SL (I think). It then also appeared in the 140 chassis 6 cyl cars.
If you are in high gear then you are doing the right rpm. You might suspect either gauge if things aren't in order. The trans is going to have one turn on the drivesahft for every turn of the motor in high gear. Anything less would be slippage and that won't last long!
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Steve Brotherton Continental Imports Gainesville FL Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1 33 years MB technician |
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These cars don't have any type of overdrive. The transmission
is a four speed, with fourth gear being direct drive, 1:1 ratio. As well, they don't have a lockup torque converter. All engine power is always transferred via fluid coupling, never mechanical means. That's why engine RPM can rise ahead of speed when you toe into the throttle. This discussion comes around on a regular basis. Folks are so accustomed to modern Amurican/Japanese iron with steep overdrive transmissions which turn only 2000RPM on the highway. Ya gotta remember, MB built the S class to deliver the best possible performance out of a given engine, fuel economy was not really a consideration when the 126 was designed. If it makes you feel better, 3500RPM is just loafing for this engine. I've read the stress on an engine is roughly proportional to the square of the RPM. Hence if redline - which is what, 6500RPM - is the maximum stress level, think how much less 3500RPM squared represents - it's only a fraction. |
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Thanks for all of your reply's..
I feel better. Thanks, rob
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Rob Armstrong, Charlotte, NC Mountain Island Lake RobAinCLTNC@hotmail.com 2004 VW Passat GLS TDI-50k 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 7k FOR SALE 1991 300TE 228k 2003 Subaru Outback 57k Silver/Black-SOLD 2005 C230K 18k Pewter/Grey-SOLD 1997 E420 108k Black/Grey-SOLD 1986 560sl 200k Black/Palimino-SOLD 1985 300sd 340k-SOLD 1979 240d 170k-SOLD 2000 Volvo V70XC-POS couldn't sell fast enough |
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