Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site dataio.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxl!houxm!houxz!vax135!cornell!uw-beaver!uw-june!entropy!dataio!dbp 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 Article-I.D.: dataio.174 Posted: Thu Aug 9 12:38:34 1984 Date-Received: Sat, 11-Aug-84 01:20:26 EDT Organization: Data I/O, Redmond, WA Lines: 44 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 !uw-beaver!teltone!dataio!dbp