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72DCT · 11-17-2006, 01:47 AM

To all seasoned owners,

Sorry in advance for the elementary questions but... I just got my dream, 72 Super, 350, two-tone and I was wondering:
1) what should the RPMs read when traveling at HWY speed (65-75mph)? I have been told about 2500. Does that sound right?
2) If the truck sits outside without starting for a day or two it takes a minute for the engine to turn over for the first time, after that it starts right up. I have been told "350s are just fussy." --not by the seller, I'm not that green.

The engine has 22,000 miles on the rebuild and about 55,000 prior to that. Thanks and more silly questions to follow as I find out what I don't know.

72 DCT

11-17-2006, 01:47 AM	#1
72DCT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OK Posts: 4	2 newbie questions To all seasoned owners, Sorry in advance for the elementary questions but... I just got my dream, 72 Super, 350, two-tone and I was wondering: 1) what should the RPMs read when traveling at HWY speed (65-75mph)? I have been told about 2500. Does that sound right? 2) If the truck sits outside without starting for a day or two it takes a minute for the engine to turn over for the first time, after that it starts right up. I have been told "350s are just fussy." --not by the seller, I'm not that green. The engine has 22,000 miles on the rebuild and about 55,000 prior to that. Thanks and more silly questions to follow as I find out what I don't know. 72 DCT



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