by dbr <dron@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
May 3, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Michael C wrote:
> I noticed that diesels have a lot of torque below idle. If you let the
revs
> of the engine drop when idling up a hill when the revs get to around
idle
> you suddenly get a lot of extra torque. Is this just the way they work
or is
> the computer opening the throttle some?
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
>
>
A diesel is governed. the governor trys to maintain a preset rpm. The
fuel is increased to keep the engine up to speed.
