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Old 05-05-2026, 12:26 PM   #11
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Default Re: Optimum RPM for shifting?

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Originally Posted by tubman View Post
Was the graphic on the speedometer the optimum speed to shift or the maximum speed for that gear? I think it was the latter.
I could only assume that Ford considered it optimum for speed and rpm. Basically running in the optimal torque band. This link has an example for 1948 through 1950. It shows 1st through 3rd since 4th gear is as far as it goes. The speed band for 3rd is the widest of the three.
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