Actually, a few Fleetstars did make it into 1978, but the majority of trucks sold that year were of its replacement, the S/F-2500 series (2520 gas engine, 2550 mid-range diesel and 2570 heavy-duty diesel).
to robby884, I believe ya! Not saying at all modern diesel spins the same; RPM will always vary for any engine.....I just love the older models (better sounds to my hear) .....crap man they just don't make em' like they used to...... =(
Yeah, its definately not the 2600 rpm model I know, I was only going up to yeah, about 2100-2200 rpm there. Kind of bad recording off my mobile haha. I have another one I'll post soon here.
Yeah, doesn't sound too rapped out. I myself have driven at work the International Fleetstar with the 2600 rpm engine in it. How I know? It constantly gets rapped out at 2600 rpm with a full load. I love how high end the power band sits on these old diesels. You try this with the modern ones (I'm talking about all stock over the road diesels, and your in redline, possibly taking a chance blowing dem up; I think their red lines start just over 1700. Naw, I'll take the old bangers for sure!
Nice. This sounds like a 2600 RPM 6-71. It doesn't have that throaty sound that most 6-71's have. I've seen some heavy cranes and a many Seagrave, Maxim, and American LaFrance fire trucks with this same high-revving 6-71. Take some more of this truck!!!
Sorry guys I screwed up, its not an 1978 its a 1976 (I Just looked at the door tag)
Kovboi 2 years ago
Actually, a few Fleetstars did make it into 1978, but the majority of trucks sold that year were of its replacement, the S/F-2500 series (2520 gas engine, 2550 mid-range diesel and 2570 heavy-duty diesel).
ClassicTVMan81 2 years ago
can i work the truck summer time?
volkscom 2 years ago
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to robby884, I believe ya! Not saying at all modern diesel spins the same; RPM will always vary for any engine.....I just love the older models (better sounds to my hear) .....crap man they just don't make em' like they used to...... =(
redneckatw247 2 years ago
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redneckatw247 2 years ago
If the engine in your truck is a 6V-92TA 335 hp, would it sound just as bad because of this truck's exhaust setup?
ClassicTVFan82 4 years ago
Sounds like this 6-71's engine is governed for 2,300 rpm.
ClassicTVFan82 4 years ago
Yeah, its definately not the 2600 rpm model I know, I was only going up to yeah, about 2100-2200 rpm there. Kind of bad recording off my mobile haha. I have another one I'll post soon here.
Kovboi 4 years ago
Most 71 Series Dee Dees were governed for 2,100 rpm (max full load rpm was set at 2,300).
ClassicTVFan82 4 years ago
Yeah, doesn't sound too rapped out. I myself have driven at work the International Fleetstar with the 2600 rpm engine in it. How I know? It constantly gets rapped out at 2600 rpm with a full load. I love how high end the power band sits on these old diesels. You try this with the modern ones (I'm talking about all stock over the road diesels, and your in redline, possibly taking a chance blowing dem up; I think their red lines start just over 1700. Naw, I'll take the old bangers for sure!
redneckatw247 4 years ago
the CAT im my service truck (C15) tops out at 2450.
robby844 2 years ago
Nice. This sounds like a 2600 RPM 6-71. It doesn't have that throaty sound that most 6-71's have. I've seen some heavy cranes and a many Seagrave, Maxim, and American LaFrance fire trucks with this same high-revving 6-71. Take some more of this truck!!!
seagravefan 4 years ago