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Re: To drive or not to drive...
Posted by Dean (more from Dean) on Fri, 15 Mar 2002 11:17:08
In Reply to: To drive or not to drive..., Kirev, Thu, 14 Mar 2002 23:49:04
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Steady revs were a concern that the centrifical distributor advance would wear a sweet spot in the advance cams which would make the advance stick there producing knotchy advance.
I don't think that 'varying' engine speeds is a issue with a modern engine.
I would do the drive and put in Mobil 10W30 and a new filter in place before leaving. The stresses of steady state 70 and 75 MPH are minimal compared to full throttle. By the time you get to the mountains you will have a few more miles on the clock. Suggest the Purolator Pure One filter or the Mobil One which will cost around $11 :(
The bugs will be out. Take some windex and paper towels with you! It will be cold in the mountains, take some warmer clothes too.
When you get to St. Louis, the posted speeds on I70 will be 70mph. At Colorado I think that you will see 75mpg posted.
So if you enjoy long distance driving, go for it. Be sure to take your own music. There will be plenty of stretches where the radio will be useless.
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Posts in this Thread:
- To drive or not to drive..., Kirev, Thu, 14 Mar 2002 23:49:04
- Re: To drive or not to drive..., Kirev, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:17:10
- Memories are worth the drive, Terry G-B, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 13:26:52
- Go for it..., Raymond, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 12:01:05
- have driven CA to MA 2x, go for it>>>, elSaab, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 11:58:34
- where in CA/ what time of year?...., EAL, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 11:18:43
- Re: To drive or not to drive..., Dean, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 11:17:08 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: To drive or not to drive..., John Davies, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 11:16:13
- Re: To drive or not to drive..., Bill D, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 10:54:29
- Re: To drive or not to drive..., Paul H, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 10:41:05
- I would ship it., Coolknight, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 05:30:02
- Re: To drive or not to drive..., Quinn S. Kurz, Fri, 15 Mar 2002 02:29:34
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