top speed for m725

[spade316]

Does anyone know what the top speed of a stock m725 ambulance should be?

Thanks

[kwai]

That would depend on which way the wind is blowing.


For a stock truck, with no wind, it's probably around 55 mph. If you truck has the governor (and hood mounted air cleaner), it might be a bit slower.

[md1970]

wide open is 45 mph the engine is screaming then. yes it will go faster but wont live. jmo
morgan

[Beast]

Mine will run 55 all day long and 60 for short bursts on flat ground. Which is the same in my M715 also. When it's cold it takes a bit to get up to speed but once the motor and all the gear oils are warmed up it runs those speeds no problem.

[jeepdan]

That would depend on which way the wind is blowing.

Your wit constantly makes me laugh

[spade316]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B17...ew?usp=sharing

I bought a m725 ambulance last year, does this look like it has a governor. I can go about 30-35mph in high. Has plenty of power so I am assuming it has a governor that is keeping the speed down. Haven't had much time to do much with it until now.
Thanks

[brute4c]

It doesnt look like it has the 2 inch thick biscuit under the carb that the governor is...

If you have the air filter that is like a typical car air cleaner, mounted on the carb, then you do NOT have the governor.

If you have a large canister mounted under the hood with a hose hooked to the top of the carb with an aluminum piece mounted directly on the carb, then you probably have a governor...unless someone removed it.

[Don Cavey]

That would depend on which way the wind is blowing ...

Your wit constantly makes me laugh

That's not wit ... it's fact!

[kwai]

The guv'nor sits between the carb and the manifold. I don't see one in the picture. And as Brute pointed out, if you have the standard carb-mounted air cleaner then you don't have the guv'nor.

[WVcharlie]

I have driven my M725 to the Aberdeen show several times ( 500 mile round trip) and I can hold it at about 55mph no problem. It can do 60 but I don't think I want to sustain that for long periods. Drive train is screaming at that speed.