Date:         Sun, 21 May 2006 00:42:06 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Cruise Control Afterfit?
Comments: To: River Clan <ri@RIVERCLAN.ORG>
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On my '85 Westy 4 speed, I installed an Equus 9000-B aftermarket cruise
control system.  I did it in less than one day with the majority of the
time spent lengthening the wires in that add on cruise control systems
don't expect the engines to be in the rear.

It's a vacuum type and I added a vacuum reservoir at the time of
installation.  I have no trouble due to lack of vacuum.

I installed the servo under the driver's side of the van just inboard of
the fore and aft frame member ... under the rear seat storage area ...
and ran the cable over the transmission and back to the throttle.

It gets its speed sensing from the negative side of the coil (no magnets
on the CVs) and performs very well.

The installation will be 2 years old this summer.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy


River Clan wrote:
> What has been the consensus on retrofit cruise control on an 87 GL?
> Stock stuff work? Could I be so lucky that all the wires are already
> there? <please, please>
>
> The way my leg felt last time on a 10 hour drive, I could sure
> appreciate one!
>