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Subject:Shake down cruise
From:Roger Barkley
Date:Mon, 8 Aug 2011 17:23:14 -0400

First extended trip in our '84, 1.9, Westy (auto xnsm. &  A/C), since
acquiring 9+ months ago. (Also after engine rebuild, etc. and other $$$).
East of Cincy to Beaufort, SC and back, (1400 miles):  A/C was good when the
sun wasn't out....(gotta work on blocking those rays). Survived the
mountains, down to < 30 mph on a few grades.....about as expected.   Found I
drove more with the tach than the speedometer....Tried to limit RPM's @ 4k
+/- which translated to 65 mph +/- . Used no oil, temperature varied but
stayed within limits in 95 degree heat with A/C on, in traffic and
mountains...  :-)
Found that travel in the slow lane has it's benefits....less stress, less
passing, less congestion, not that much longer  :-)  .... Good ride......now
ready for points west.....(son/family live in Missoula).  Roger B.

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