Date:         Sun, 25 May 2003 13:09:00 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@MFX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@MFX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Curise control for Diesel?

I'd say that any cruise control that uses magnetic pickup on a CV for
speed sensing should work.  You'd also need a switch on the clutch to
shut the CC off should the clutch be depressed while it's activated.

E-bay frequently has older (NOS or NIB) systems available.  Equus,
Zemco, ARA, Speedostat, and various Sears offerings are just some that
I've seen there.  I've also seen a number of Audiovox and Rostra units
there, both of which are still available through retail outlets.

Mike

'84 GL 7 pass auto
'85 GL Westy 4 speed
'58 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite


> I know...  just put a brick on the pedal....
>
> Wondering if anyone has any better solutions for cruise control on a
> diesel?  I have an '82 Westy diesel, and have noticed that my speed
varies
> between 45 and 60 when I'm aiming for 55.  The vehicle is just so slow
to
> react to changes in pedal position that I've probably forgotten I was
> trying to accelerate in the first place!   I looked in the archives
but
> didn't find anything definitive...  Is there a cruise control
available
> that can be adapted?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Neil
> '82 Westy Diesel
> '79 MG Midget
>