François, I can only tell what I have on my 1983.5 and that may relate to your 81 speedometer. I have three solid orangish-red marks plus an orangish-red dotted line at 65 mph. The below that one is at 55 mph. The first three lines represent the shift points from 1st to 4th gear. For instance in 3rd gear when I go beyond 55 mph at about 60mph the governor kicks in and the engines start to cut out. This is to prevent people from over-revving their engines. I believe that last 65 mph mark must represent what was, at the time in 1983, the maximum legal speed in California. It sure isn't its' top speed. <G> Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California -----Original Message----- What does the red line near 60 MPH mean in my speedometer of and old gas westy 81? |
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