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    Part throttle torque

    I've heard of it, and experienced it, but is part throttle torque a quantifiable item? Am I right to assume that it results from the creation of a high V/E at certain throttle angles, varying of course with RPM, plenum volume, intake runner length and valve/cam geometry? Do any of you "Dyno...
  2. stony

    K1500

    There is no relay. Check the blue wire for a short, especially where it is routed around the trans. bellhousing. Hope this helps.
  3. stony

    Diesel Generator Exhaust

    I agree with all of ivymikes' suggestions with the exception of the rad cap. Having worked as a mechanic for over 20 years, I feel qualified to say that NEW parts aren't necessarily GOOD parts.
  4. stony

    snowmobile track area vs machine weight/power

    I have a little too much time on my hands this winter, so I thought I would build me a power-toboggan. I would like to know how to calculate the required track surface contact area for a given mass and torque combination. I suppose a friction co-efficient would also be necessary, but let's just...

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