On Thu, 12 Dec 1996, Matt Michael Lamar wrote:

> 
> I have recently purchased a 1979 Westfalia with the 2.0 liter motor 
> and a manual transmission.  Becasue there is no tach, I have no idea 
> what a safe, long trip highway speed is.  Can I cruise at 65 with no 
> worries?  Can I go faster (downhill with a tail wind :) )?  Please let 
> me know what you think.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Matt
> 
As I understand it, in air-cooled engine's, increased speed equals
increased heat equals damaged valves.  All literature I have read saya
stay at or below 65mph.