Date:         Mon, 26 May 2003 20:06:22 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Curise control for Diesel?
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Mike Collum wrote:
> 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.

Should be possible, though I'm curious how good the speed regulation
will be.  The diesel is a heavy vehicle for the amount of power it has,
and needs large throttle changes to maintain speed.  Also, the throttle
response curve is very different than a gas engine's -- more linear.

It might work but I'm unsure how well.  Vaccuum for the throttle servo
shouldn't be a problem, though, as long as you have a good vaccuum pump.