| Grant | -- 07-20-2011 @ 6:11 AM |
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We are preparing to run a '36 Ford from Edmonton, Alberta to Auburn, Indiana for the National Meet next month. What spare parts would likely be a good idea to bring along in case of a breakdown ? We have an extra coil and spark plugs. An Airtex E8902 low-pressure fuel pump has already been installed, as per the recommendations in the January/February V8 Times. While driving through North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, are there any areas which ought to be avoided ?
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| trjford8 | -- 07-20-2011 @ 7:47 AM |
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Generally it's a good idea to have a spare distributor, pair of spare water pumps and a spare mechanical fuel pump. Also make sure your spare tire is aired up and ready to use if necessary.Make sure you have a jack and lug wrench and a tool box with the appropriate tools. The general rule is if you have the the parts you won't need them. Not having the parts will guarantee the need to find them along the way!
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| TomO | -- 07-20-2011 @ 7:53 AM |
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There is no good way to avoid the Chicago area unless you come south in Michigan. The 18 wheel traffic around Chicago can be very frightening to someone that has not experienced it before. In the Chicago area, take I-294 to bypass the city. The best time to go east is to plan to arrive at the I-290 / I-294 junction around 9:30 AM. Before that time, there is usually a back up at that ramp. I-90 has construction between Elgin and the I-290 junction. I-94 and I-294 also have some construction. Here is a link to the construction information. http://www.illinoistollway.com/portal/page?_pageid=133,1399546&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Our Regional group has tentative plans to leave the Licncoln Oasis at the junction of I-80 and I-294 about 8:00 AM on the 24th. That would put you right in the middle of rush hour times on the North and Northwest side of the city. If your plans allow it, you could stay in an area motel overnight and travel with us. We will be driving straight through on I-294, I-94, to Indiana and then taking Rt 49 south to US 6 for most of the trip across Indiana. Other parts that you might want to consider are fan belt, water pumps and a cut out. An extra gas cap doesn't take up much room and will save you the search for a replacement if yours disappears. Keep your tires inflated above 28 lbs, I like to keep 32 lbs in my bias ply tires. You might also invest in a GPS with traffic information. You will need a 6 to 12 V converter or a 12 volt battery to power it. I have been using a jumper battery as it has a built in charger. It fits nicely under my front seat. If you need more info about our RG travel plans, send me a private message. Tom
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| FrankM-RG5 | -- 07-20-2011 @ 8:08 AM |
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A roster
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| Kens 36 | -- 07-20-2011 @ 9:34 AM |
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Grant, Tom has good advice, but another way to avoid Chicago if you are traveling Interstates, is to go straight south from Madison, WI, and take I-39 down to I-88, go east to I-355, then south to I-80. If you want to avoid the tolls on I-88 and 355, take I-39 down to I-80, then head east into Indiana. Ken
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| Grant | -- 07-20-2011 @ 11:18 AM |
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Thank you, gentlemen. Your comments and advice are much appreciated. Tom: if all goes well, we plan to arrive in Auburn on the morning of the 23rd. What is the Lincoln Oasis ?
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| carcrazy | -- 07-20-2011 @ 12:46 PM |
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Be sure to bring a fully-charged cell phone and a copy of the latest club roster. Bring extra motor oil of the type you use and a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water.
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| Kens 36 | -- 07-20-2011 @ 7:22 PM |
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Grant, Since Tom hasn't seen this yet, I'll answer. The Lincoln Oasis is a rest stop/service plaza on I-80 in Illinois, about 4 miles from the Indiana border. Ken
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| nelsb01 | -- 07-20-2011 @ 9:48 PM |
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Most relaxing route --- get thru Minnesota and take US 61 along the Mississippi River into Iowa and then connect with US 30 across Ill and Indiana. Take the Lincoln Highway to Auburn. Done it 4 times --- relaxing, mininal truck traffic, plenty of places to stop and have a roadside lunch, and plenty of gas stops. Why pound the daylights out of your car on the interstates. Most of US 30 is four lane divided in Indiana also. Have a safe one.
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| Lou46 | -- 07-21-2011 @ 11:48 AM |
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Grant, you and Dale have a safe trip down. Debi and I look forward to seeing you both again. LouB.
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| Grant | -- 07-22-2011 @ 3:04 PM |
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Hi, Lou. Both Dale and I are pleased to hear that you and Debi are going to Auburn. We look forward to seeing you there. St. George was a lot of fun last year.
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| JM | -- 07-23-2011 @ 6:15 PM |
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There is a misconception about using a GPS and powering/charging a cell phone in a car that has a 6V system. I use my Garmin GPS and charge my Motorola Droid cell phone on the stock 6V system in my '35 fordor sedan. All you need to do is set up a cigar/cigarette lighter socket with negative ground and a positive to center pin contact. I do this with a jumper cable that has a male plug on one end and a female receptacle on the other end. This jumper cable is connected so that I have 6V negative ground going to the GPS and my cell phone. This means I do not have to carry any type of converter, inverter, or separate 12V battery to power my GPS or charge my cell phone. Works for me. JM This message was edited by JM on 7-23-11 @ 6:29 PM
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| TomO | -- 07-24-2011 @ 8:16 AM |
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The FM traffic information receiver on my GPS requires 12 volts to operate. I checked several other brands and they also require the 12 volts. Tom
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| JM | -- 07-24-2011 @ 9:52 AM |
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TomO, I have no idea which GPS you have or the other brands you have checked out, but all I can tell you and others here is that the electronics in most of these systems is designed to work on a voltage as low as 5.0 volts DC, negative ground. The output of my Droid cell 100-240 volt wall mount charger is 5.1 volts DC. I have a Garmin nuvi 260w GPS that works perfectly on 6v negative ground. The internal electronics in this GPS is designed to work on a DC voltage as low as 5.0 volts. I have been using my GPS and my cell phone for the last 2 years on 6V DC negative ground. I will be glad to demonstrate to anyone going to Auburn who cares to see how this works in my '35 Ford V8 with its stock 6V system. JM
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| TomO | -- 07-25-2011 @ 7:56 AM |
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The GPS will work on the lower voltage, it is the FM receiver in the Traffic information system that requires the 12 Volts. Tom
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| Grant | -- 07-25-2011 @ 6:13 PM |
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Again, my sincere thanks to everyone who provided their comments and recommendations. See you at Auburn.
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