Date:         Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:45:28 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Roadhaus - Trip Report to Bus Fusion
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Where'd you buy all that gas and donuts for $59?

: )

Jim

On Jun 13, 2004, at 5:40 PM, Larry Chase wrote:

> All is well ...MADE it to Bus Fusion near Ottawa.
>
> 3168 miles
> 4 days
> Average top speed 60 mph
> Average top RPM 3200
> 264 gallons of fuel
> 16 hours of sleep - total
> 26 cups of coffee
> 6 Tim Horton donuts
> 6 packs of miniature chocolate covered donuts
> 24 flour tortillas
> 1 jar of goober peanut butter/jam mix)
> a bag of apples
> 1 gallon of distilled water
> lots of music
> lots of satellite talk radio (mostly NPR
>
> Cost of TOTAL Expenses = $59
> Value of total experience = PRICELESS
>
> The last 1500 miles were a challenge.
>
> The last 500 miles was an adventure.
>
> Engine Status
>
> more lifters in self destruct mode
> valve clatter is very bad
> In low gear, under load .. there is this scary 'Death Rattle" sound
> from
> bowels of the engine.
> one valve seat likely more recessed
> broken alternator brackets
> over heating
> blow water lines
> bad oil leaks
>
> Stores galore.
>
> MN state police
> AZ drivers license snafu
> Vehicle Insurance Cancellation
> Missing identities
> Tow Truck
> A welder
> Duct tape & water leaks
> Road Kill
>
> and best of all an incredible welcoming committee at Bus Fusion
>
> Detailed trip report to follow :)
>
> Currently following Ben and Carolyn to Montreal (150 miles)
> Head gasket is leaking .. but we have tons of water
> A new rebuilt AVP engine is waiting for Ben and I to install in the
> Haus.
>
>  Lar
>