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Years to look for - erniecarpet@... - 09-28-2007 19:41 In a message dated 9/29/2007 4:38:39 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, Gregoryoc@... writes: Greg OldBirdPt Greg, my older bird does a comfortable 35 up the mountains that I just pulled. I try to keep her around 50, like you stated going down. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Weatherford, Tx -older bird then yours-but ready to go anywhere ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Years to look for - Larry Dill - 09-29-2007 02:30 Hey Mike, If I remember correctly, you get that FC of yours up to that without too much problem!!! John, could not keep up to you at 70mph... LOL Sea Ya Larry NYC 84 35FCSB ----- Original Message ---- From: Mike Hohnstein <MHOHNSTEIN@...> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:33:15 PM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better. MH ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott Abshire To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be looking toward an older BlueBird. I need to get info on years and differences. I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) As short as possible Able to do 80+MPH with no problems What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? Thanks in advance!!! 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TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more! http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/3658 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Years to look for - Rob Robinson - 09-29-2007 05:23 I was there, racin down the freeway with MH's taillights gettin smaller and smaller and smaller. Mr Finn was not a happy camper hahahaha On 29/09/2007, Larry Dill > > Hey Mike, > If I remember correctly, you get that FC of yours up to that without too > much problem!!! John, could not keep up to you at 70mph... LOL > > Sea Ya > Larry > NYC > 84 35FCSB > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Mike Hohnstein <MHOHNSTEIN@... <MHOHNSTEIN%40wi.rr.com>> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:33:15 PM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better. > > MH > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Scott Abshire > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be > > looking toward an older BlueBird. > > I need to get info on years and differences. > > I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) > > As short as possible > > Able to do 80+MPH with no problems > > What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? > > Thanks in advance!!! > > Scott > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} > #ygrp-text{ > font-family:Georgia; > } > #ygrp-text p{ > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > font-family:Arial; > clear:both;} > #ygrp-vitnav{ > padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > padding:0 1px;} > #ygrp-actbar{ > clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > float:left;white-space:nowrap;} > .bld{font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-grft{ > font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} > #ygrp-ft{ > font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; > padding:5px 0; > } > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > padding-bottom:10px;} > > #ygrp-vital{ > background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > > font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} > #ygrp-vital ul{ > padding:0;margin:2px 0;} > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; > } > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > > font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-vital a { > text-decoration:none;} > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > color:#999;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #nc { > background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > padding:8px 0;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > > font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > text-decoration:none;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > margin:0;} > o {font-size:0;} > .MsoNormal { > margin:0 0 0 0;} > #ygrp-text tt{ > font-size:120%;} > blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} > .replbq {margin:4;} > --> > > __________________________________________________________ > Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get > listings, and more! > http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/3658 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson 94 WLWB [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Years to look for - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 09-29-2007 05:43 In my 1984 FC, with the 4:11 gears, I ran at just over 75 across Texas, but it is a bear on the hills, ideally the 4:60's to 4;80's would be best IMHO. Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge" Terrace, B.C. Canada ----- Original Message ---- From: Rob Robinson To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 10:23:25 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for I was there, racin down the freeway with MH's taillights gettin smaller and smaller and smaller. Mr Finn was not a happy camper hahahaha On 29/09/2007, Larry Dill > > Hey Mike, > If I remember correctly, you get that FC of yours up to that without too > much problem!!! John, could not keep up to you at 70mph... LOL > > Sea Ya > Larry > NYC > 84 35FCSB > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Mike Hohnstein <MHOHNSTEIN@wi. rr.com <MHOHNSTEIN% 40wi.rr.com> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:33:15 PM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better. > > MH > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Scott Abshire > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be > > looking toward an older BlueBird. > > I need to get info on years and differences. > > I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) > > As short as possible > > Able to do 80+MPH with no problems > > What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? > > Thanks in advance!!! > > Scott > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit; font:100% ;} > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height: 1.22em;} > #ygrp-text{ > font-family: Georgia; > } > #ygrp-text p{ > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > font-family: Arial; > clear:both;} > #ygrp-vitnav{ > padding-top: 10px;font- family:Verdana; font-size: 77%;margin: 0;} > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > padding:0 1px;} > #ygrp-actbar{ > clear:both;margin: 25px 0;white-space: nowrap;color: #666;text- align:right; } > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > float:left;white- space:nowrap; } > .bld{font-weight: bold;} > #ygrp-grft{ > font-family: Verdana;font- size:77%; padding:15px 0;} > #ygrp-ft{ > font-family: verdana;font- size:77%; border-top: 1px solid #666; > padding:5px 0; > } > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > padding-bottom: 10px;} > > #ygrp-vital{ > background-color: #e0ecee;margin- bottom:20px; padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > > font-size:77% ;font-family: Verdana;font- weight:bold; color:#333; text-transform: uppercase; } > #ygrp-vital ul{ > padding:0;margin: 2px 0;} > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > list-style-type: none;clear: both;border: 1px solid #e0ecee; > } > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > > font-weight: bold;color: #ff7900;float: right;width: 2em;text- align:right; padding-right: .5em;} > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > font-weight: bold;} > #ygrp-vital a { > text-decoration: none;} > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > text-decoration: underline; } > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > color:#999;font- size:77%; } > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > padding:6px 13px;background- color:#e0ecee; margin-bottom: 20px;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0; } > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > list-style-type: square;padding: 6px 0;font-size: 77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > text-decoration: none;font- size:130% ;} > #ygrp-sponsor #nc { > background-color: #eee;margin- bottom:20px; padding:0 8px;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > padding:8px 0;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > > font-family: Arial;font- weight:bold; color:#628c2a; font-size: 100%;line- height:122% ;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > text-decoration: none;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > text-decoration: underline; } > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > margin:0;} > o {font-size:0; } > .MsoNormal { > margin:0 0 0 0;} > #ygrp-text tt{ > font-size:120% ;} > blockquote{margin: 0 0 0 4px;} > .replbq {margin:4;} > --> > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get > listings, and more! > http://tv.yahoo. com/collections/ 3658 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson 94 WLWB [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Years to look for - bubblerboy64 - 09-29-2007 09:26 I am going to give the original poster the benefit of the doubt as to his request for a BB capable of 85 mph. I doubt his intention (hopefully) is to cruise at 85, he might be looking for a couch which would be peaceful at 60 or 65. My ole 1973 is pretty happy at about 58 to 60 which is fast enough for me. I had two experience with it recently which are related to the topic. I had occasion to pull one of the longer and stepper grades here in Pa and she was down in 2nd gear at about 35 mph. I was watching the water temp. and no problems but this was a first and I was interested if not concerned. As I crested the top of the grade I notice off to the edge with its four- ways flashing a new looking diesel pushing sitting. I would have stopped but figured I could be of no help assuming that the fellow had a cell phone (who doesn't). I had two simultaneous feelings. One of course was concern because a guy would have to be sympathetic to anyone in that situation but I shamefully have to admit an element of pride in my ole girl for making the hill if not quickly at least making it with no problem. The other tail was of a similar pusher passing me with a full sized pickup truck in tow on the Ohio Tp. I was cruising at maybe 60mph and that guy pasted me like I was parked so they are out there. I don't know the make or model of either of the buses I have mentioned. I personally would not feel at all comfortable at high speeds in a motorhome. I see people pulling trailers at high speeds as well but you know stopping is one thing mentioned but also how about high speed steering. Pretty scary thought? John Heckman Central Pa 1973 FC I'll catch up with you Steve on the insulation next week. > > In my 1984 FC, with the 4:11 gears, I ran at just over 75 across Texas, but it is a bear on the hills, ideally the 4:60's to 4;80's would be best IMHO. > Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge" > Terrace, B.C. Canada > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Rob Robinson > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 10:23:25 AM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > I was there, racin down the freeway with MH's taillights gettin smaller and > smaller and smaller. Mr Finn was not a happy camper hahahaha > > On 29/09/2007, Larry Dill > > > > Hey Mike, > > If I remember correctly, you get that FC of yours up to that without too > > much problem!!! John, could not keep up to you at 70mph... LOL > > > > Sea Ya > > Larry > > NYC > > 84 35FCSB > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > > From: Mike Hohnstein <MHOHNSTEIN@wi. rr.com <MHOHNSTEIN% 40wi.rr.com> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:33:15 PM > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > > > 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better. > > > > MH > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: Scott Abshire > > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > > > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM > > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > > > After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be > > > > looking toward an older BlueBird. > > > > I need to get info on years and differences. > > > > I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) > > > > As short as possible > > > > Able to do 80+MPH with no problems > > > > What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? > > > > Thanks in advance!!! > > > > Scott > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > <!-- > > > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, > > sans-serif;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit; font:100% ;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, > > sans-serif;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height: 1.22em;} > > #ygrp-text{ > > font-family: Georgia; > > } > > #ygrp-text p{ > > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > > font-family: Arial; > > clear:both;} > > #ygrp-vitnav{ > > padding-top: 10px;font- family:Verdana; font-size: 77%;margin: 0;} > > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > > padding:0 1px;} > > #ygrp-actbar{ > > clear:both;margin: 25px 0;white-space: nowrap;color: #666;text- align:right; } > > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > > float:left;white- space:nowrap; } > > .bld{font-weight: bold;} > > #ygrp-grft{ > > font-family: Verdana;font- size:77%; padding:15px 0;} > > #ygrp-ft{ > > font-family: verdana;font- size:77%; border-top: 1px solid #666; > > padding:5px 0; > > } > > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > > padding-bottom: 10px;} > > > > #ygrp-vital{ > > background-color: #e0ecee;margin- bottom:20px; padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > > > > font-size:77% ;font-family: Verdana;font- weight:bold; color:#333; text-transform: uppercase; } > > #ygrp-vital ul{ > > padding:0;margin: 2px 0;} > > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > > list-style-type: none;clear: both;border: 1px solid #e0ecee; > > } > > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > > > > font-weight: bold;color: #ff7900;float: right;width: 2em;text- align:right; padding-right: .5em;} > > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > > font-weight: bold;} > > #ygrp-vital a { > > text-decoration: none;} > > > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > > text-decoration: underline; } > > > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > > color:#999;font- size:77%; } > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > > padding:6px 13px;background- color:#e0ecee; margin-bottom: 20px;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0; } > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > > list-style-type: square;padding: 6px 0;font-size: 77%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > > text-decoration: none;font- size:130% ;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #nc { > > background-color: #eee;margin- bottom:20px; padding:0 8px;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > > padding:8px 0;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > > > > font-family: Arial;font- weight:bold; color:#628c2a; font-size: 100%;line- height:122% ;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > > text-decoration: none;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > > text-decoration: underline; } > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > > margin:0;} > > o {font-size:0; } > > .MsoNormal { > > margin:0 0 0 0;} > > #ygrp-text tt{ > > font-size:120% ;} > > blockquote{margin: 0 0 0 4px;} > > .replbq {margin:4;} > > --> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get > > listings, and more! > > http://tv.yahoo. com/collections/ 3658 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > -- > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson > 94 WLWB > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Years to look for - Mike Hohnstein - 09-30-2007 07:52 I concur, 12R22s use a 4.4, 11R22s a 4.6 would be a good compromise, flat lands the 4.1 works. However, changing ratios can get costly. MH ----- Original Message ----- From: Wilhelmus Schreurs To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 12:43 PM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for In my 1984 FC, with the 4:11 gears, I ran at just over 75 across Texas, but it is a bear on the hills, ideally the 4:60's to 4;80's would be best IMHO. Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge" Terrace, B.C. Canada ----- Original Message ---- From: Rob Robinson To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 10:23:25 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for I was there, racin down the freeway with MH's taillights gettin smaller and smaller and smaller. Mr Finn was not a happy camper hahahaha On 29/09/2007, Larry Dill > > Hey Mike, > If I remember correctly, you get that FC of yours up to that without too > much problem!!! John, could not keep up to you at 70mph... LOL > > Sea Ya > Larry > NYC > 84 35FCSB > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Mike Hohnstein <MHOHNSTEIN@wi. rr.com <MHOHNSTEIN% 40wi.rr.com> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:33:15 PM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better. > > MH > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Scott Abshire > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be > > looking toward an older BlueBird. > > I need to get info on years and differences. > > I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) > > As short as possible > > Able to do 80+MPH with no problems > > What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? > > Thanks in advance!!! > > Scott > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit; font:100% ;} > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height: 1.22em;} > #ygrp-text{ > font-family: Georgia; > } > #ygrp-text p{ > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > font-family: Arial; > clear:both;} > #ygrp-vitnav{ > padding-top: 10px;font- family:Verdana; font-size: 77%;margin: 0;} > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > padding:0 1px;} > #ygrp-actbar{ > clear:both;margin: 25px 0;white-space: nowrap;color: #666;text- align:right; } > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > float:left;white- space:nowrap; } > .bld{font-weight: bold;} > #ygrp-grft{ > font-family: Verdana;font- size:77%; padding:15px 0;} > #ygrp-ft{ > font-family: verdana;font- size:77%; border-top: 1px solid #666; > padding:5px 0; > } > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > padding-bottom: 10px;} > > #ygrp-vital{ > background-color: #e0ecee;margin- bottom:20px; padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > > font-size:77% ;font-family: Verdana;font- weight:bold; color:#333; text-transform: uppercase; } > #ygrp-vital ul{ > padding:0;margin: 2px 0;} > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > list-style-type: none;clear: both;border: 1px solid #e0ecee; > } > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > > font-weight: bold;color: #ff7900;float: right;width: 2em;text- align:right; padding-right: .5em;} > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > font-weight: bold;} > #ygrp-vital a { > text-decoration: none;} > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > text-decoration: underline; } > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > color:#999;font- size:77%; } > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > padding:6px 13px;background- color:#e0ecee; margin-bottom: 20px;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0; } > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > list-style-type: square;padding: 6px 0;font-size: 77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > text-decoration: none;font- size:130% ;} > #ygrp-sponsor #nc { > background-color: #eee;margin- bottom:20px; padding:0 8px;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > padding:8px 0;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > > font-family: Arial;font- weight:bold; color:#628c2a; font-size: 100%;line- height:122% ;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > text-decoration: none;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > text-decoration: underline; } > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > margin:0;} > o {font-size:0; } > .MsoNormal { > margin:0 0 0 0;} > #ygrp-text tt{ > font-size:120% ;} > blockquote{margin: 0 0 0 4px;} > .replbq {margin:4;} > --> > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get > listings, and more! > http://tv.yahoo. com/collections/ 3658 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson 94 WLWB [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Years to look for - Ryan Wright - 09-30-2007 12:10 My 41,000lb PT-40 (475hp 8V92) will cruise at 80 all day long no problems, engine ran nice and cool just like at any other speed. I spent several hours flying through Nebraska with the cruise set at 80 (limit was 75, traffic was moving at 85), even hit 85 a few times. Gas mileage for that leg of the trip dropped to 4mpg, though. So, you can do it, even in the big rigs, but you really need the 8V92. All that being said I don't advise it and I, personally, won't do it again, mainly for safety reasons. I felt plenty safe at the time and the coach was stable at those speeds but I wasn't thinking much about tires. Maybe if I'm the only one in the coach and I'm belted up front and really need to get somewhere fast but the thought of what could have happened to my wife and children sitting on the couch if a tire blew... Just not a good idea. I'm keeping the old bird between 65-70 on the freeway from now on. As a bonus I get 50% better fuel economy at those speeds... -Ryan On 9/28/07, Scott Forman <sforman@...> wrote: > > 475hp in 38 ft makes 80, even a little over...if my speedo is correct > > Scott |