This is not a technical problem, rather more of a discussion point.
I was curious what speed other people drive at on the interstate. Our clipper with a 440 and bias ply tires seems to like 65 mph it will do 70 but it is really whining.
Also I saw yesterday a clipper driving from Santa Fe to Albuquerque. If that person is monitoring the list give me a call or email me. I'd love to talk Clippers.
Adrian #3323, Clipper Speed.
The first order of business would be to replace those bias ply tires with radials as soon as applicable, When worn out, or what ever suits your circumstance. (//images/smiles/icon_smile.gif) Happy Clippering Bob Chaney #2626
I agree with Bob on all points here. In my opinion, driving a Clipper 65mph or more is at best, not very wise. Terrible gas mileage, significant strain on the drivetrain, and if you're unlucky and get a blow-out, or have to take evasive action, the situation has a good probability of turning ugly.
At 55mph, it is an entirely different situation with the odds much more in your favor on all fronts.
Bob & Horst are absolutely correct in their remarks regarding speed, especially Bob's comment on driving the posted speed limit. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one obeying the speed limit. I drag a VW, painted Clipper colors and the speed limit in California is 55 m.p.h. for trucks and towed vehicles. When I drive 55 m.p.h. I can enjoy the landscape. May take a little longer to get there but, so what!
Adrian, I may have been the Clipper you saw between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Send me an e-mail and I'll tell you all about my 4000 mile trip in the home after rebuilding it for the last 2 years.
Richard Peterson azrish@cs.com (//images/smiles/icon_smile.gif)