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From: piety@hplabs.UUCP (Bob Piety)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Another Cruise Control Question
Message-ID: <743@hplabs.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 20-Aug-84 11:31:03 EDT
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Posted: Mon Aug 20 11:31:03 1984
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I have a cruise control that I purchased for JC Whitney for $39.95.  It
senses engine speed from a connection to the distributer, rather than
driveshaft speed.

I received a letter from Whitney asking me to send it back since this model
has a potential for sticking.  They will either exchange it or give me a
refund.

The question is:  What are your thoughts as to the advantage/disadvantage of
a distributer-sense vs driveshaft sense?  I'm aware that the
distributer-sense type will allow you to set a high-idle if desired and is
easier to install.  The driveshaft type will allow you to shift without
racing the engine or resetting for a different gear.

Are there any other thoughts that I'm not aware of?  Suggestions?

Thanks,

Bob