

| Subject: | Re: temperatures on 70 westie |
| From: | John_K_Hopp |
| Date: | Mon, 19 Jun 1995 07:04:57 -0600 (MDT) |
On Mon, 19 Jun 1995 Sglw@aol.com wrote: > I have just added a rev counter, an oil temp gauge and a cylinder head gauge > to my 70 westphalia. Rev. counter = tachometer, no? I'd like one for my '70 Kombi--which one fits in that (unused) clock-hole?? Does VDO ($$) have one that fits? > > There have been a series of discussions re max revs, and temperatures. > What is a sensible max rpm for cruising Muir sez: keep yer revs between 2000 and 3500 > what is the danger point on cylinder head temp for #3? I run about 350-400F on the freeways, in the city 250-300F, depending on climbing (lotsa climbing here, what about in your locale?) > What should the oil temp be? > What is a reasonable gas mileage, I seem to be averaging about 18mpg? 18 seems low, but your Westie is heavier than my Kombi. I get about 19-24mpg, depending on the type of driving. > If anyone has a reasonable viewpoint please let me know. > Sam Williams Hope this helps. I'm running a 1600DP. And yours? JKH--Alburquerque, NM >
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