<VV> engine temp crossing the desert

[ScottyGrover at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/21/2008 8:18:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
ronh at owt.com writes:

It  depends entirely on the desert temperature, of course, but the main thing 
 
is to use some sense and don't drive at 75 when the ambient temperature is  
over 100.  My Rampside is fine at 110 outside but I keep it in the 50  to 60 
range then and take it easy on grades.  Speed (power setting)  is the main 
contributor to overheating on an air cooled  engine.
RonH



Ron, he's coming across the High Desert, not through Phoenix or  Indio;  he 
shouldn't find temps. higher than the '90's from Needles across  through 
Barstow to the north foot of Cajon Pass; he may run hotter going over  Cajon, but 
he'll cool off coming down the other side.
 
Scotty



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