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Subject:Re: Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
From:Frank Grunthaner
Date:Sun, 19 May 2002 13:51:30 EDT

Tim,

Over the years, after the diesel to gas conversion, I've installed many of
these. I've found that moderate (understatement here) vacuum at 65+ mph
limits the control effectiveness. I've added valved vacuum reserve canisters
- helped. Unfortunately the high engine compartment temperatures invariably
lead to failure of the vacuum diaphragm and/or the control valving. A couple
of years ago I switched to the Rostra (bought the Audiovox cruise control
line) Ultracruise II line. This uses a DC electric motor to drive the
throttle cable. No vacuum requirement. Has worked flawlessly with no upper
speed limit (only courage).

Frank Grunthaner