Re: ihc-digest V6 #706

["Gary Billings" <scoutman@domain.elided>]

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>Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 09:47:36 -0400
>From: Doug Rasmussen <DougRasmussen@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re: new scout 800 owner
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Bill,

I have that exact same setup, except for a 266 V8 in my '67 800.  It cruises comfortably at 70 and I *can* get it up to about 85 or 90 before it starts shaking, vibrating, and wanting to meet oncoming traffic and the ditch (bad steering, too much abuse)  I've got the Dana 44 with 3.73 gears in the back and the Dana 30 up front and 30" mud tires.  I do have the T-90 three speed (which I like), and 3rd gear is a direct drive, just like 4th gear on your four-speed.  It can easily go up any type of grade at 70, well any type of grade here in Illinois, that is :).

Later,
Gary


>Message text written by Bill Wisser
>>. . .70 800a 304/4spd/3.73 with 30" tires. . . . .
>It drives fine and gets up to highway speed in amazing time, but tops
>out at 59 mph. And that is drafting a big rig going down hill with a
>tailwind.  Is this a cause of the tires or the gearing?  <
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>Bill,
> I'd say the engine is out of tune.  I have essentially the same setup
>except I've got a 727 tranny.   Cruising at 70 mph is no problem at all.
>Doug =
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