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From: dbp@dataio.UUCP (Dave Pellerin)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Aftermarket Cruising
Message-ID: <174@dataio.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 9-Aug-84 12:38:34 EDT
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Posted: Thu Aug  9 12:38:34 1984
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To: entropy!uw-june!uw-beaver!cornell!wally
Subject: Re: Cruise Control
References: <43@cornell.UUCP>

	The Sears cruise control (mode by Dana corp.) is
	a real good bet for an aftermarket cruise control.

	I installed one on a 1964 Ford 3/4 ton truck (352 V8,
	4 speed) with no problems.  The instructions are very
	clear and the only tools required are standard screw-
	drivers, wrenches and a drill.

	After about one year of use on the truck, I removed the
	unit and installed it in a 1972 Vega GT.  Again, no
	problems other than having to re-adjust the sensitivity
	and range controls.

	Things to look for in a cruise control:

		- Magnetic pickup on the drive shaft.  The
		  magnets will eventually fall off (my first
		  set lasted 10 months) but can be replaced
		  with appliance door style magnets that will
		  last longer (use epoxy and fiberglass tape
		  to put 'em on).

		- 'Set' and 'Resume' buttons. Many of the
		  factory jobs (GM, for one) only have a
		  'Set' control.  This can be annoying if
		  grandpa in his stude makes you slow down
		  for a moment.

		- Brake AND clutch pedal cutoff switches. A
		  good unit will disable the cruise electrically
		  and by opening a vacuum switch.

		- 'Tilt' sensor. Just like in a pinball machine;
		  if you run into something or roll over, the
		  cruise will shut off.  This device takes some
		  experimenting to adjust properly so it won't
		  panic on rough roads.

				- Dave Pellerin

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