Date:         Mon, 19 Jun 1995 07:04:57 -0600 (MDT)
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From:         John_K_Hopp <jhopp@auriga.unm.edu>
Subject:      Re: temperatures on 70 westie

On Mon, 19 Jun 1995 Sglw@aol.com wrote:

> I have just added a rev counter, an oil temp gauge and a cylinder head gauge
> to my 70 westphalia.

Rev. counter = tachometer, no?  I'd like one for my '70 Kombi--which one 
fits in that (unused) clock-hole??  Does VDO ($$) have one that fits?

> 
> There have been a series of discussions re max revs, and temperatures.
> What is a sensible max rpm for cruising

Muir sez:  keep yer revs between 2000 and 3500

> what is the danger point on cylinder head temp for #3?

I run about 350-400F on the freeways, in the city 250-300F, depending on 
climbing (lotsa climbing here, what about in your locale?)  

> What should the oil temp be?
> What is a reasonable gas mileage, I seem to be averaging about 18mpg?

18 seems low, but your Westie is heavier than my Kombi.  I get about 
19-24mpg, depending on the type of driving.  

> If anyone has a reasonable viewpoint please let me know.
> Sam Williams

Hope this helps.  I'm running a 1600DP.  And yours?

JKH--Alburquerque, NM
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