Long Haul Tips

01-29-2001, 11:01 PM

Hey all, I haven't taken any real long hauls in the L. Any tips on what to do or bring in case of some troubles? Also, I was wondering if its a good idea to take off the blower belt for the trip? I'm thinking at the very least it'll save some miles on the blower.

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Laurence Weiler
NLOC #339
13.40 @ 102.88MPH
13.35 @ 97.77MPH

01-30-2001, 08:44 AM

I would occasionally remove the blower belt for long trips for just the reason you stated - just to keep it from spinning away meaninglessly while I cruised at 75 mph for hours on end.

The only thing I'd do on mine when I was taking a long trip was throw the spare and jack in the back. A couple of hand tools - phillips and flat screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, a Leatherman, and a 9/16" and 1/2" box end will cover most anything you could do on the roadside.

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Later!
Jeff S.
President, NLOC
#74 in '95 - 11.92@115.2
#582 in '00 - 13.36@101.75 (Swanson chip ONLY)

01-30-2001, 11:39 AM

If you don't have a cell phone, get one. It's the best tool I've ever used for roadside emergencies.

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Regards,
Gordon

1999.5 "Red Pig" Lightning

01-29-2001, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
LW93Rcode Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Long Haul Tips Hey all, I haven't taken any real long hauls in the L. Any tips on what to do or bring in case of some troubles? Also, I was wondering if its a good idea to take off the blower belt for the trip? I'm thinking at the very least it'll save some miles on the blower. ------------------ Laurence Weiler NLOC #339 13.40 @ 102.88MPH 13.35 @ 97.77MPH

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01-30-2001, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jeff S Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I would occasionally remove the blower belt for long trips for just the reason you stated - just to keep it from spinning away meaninglessly while I cruised at 75 mph for hours on end. The only thing I'd do on mine when I was taking a long trip was throw the spare and jack in the back. A couple of hand tools - phillips and flat screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, a Leatherman, and a 9/16" and 1/2" box end will cover most anything you could do on the roadside. ------------------ Later! Jeff S. President, NLOC #74 in '95 - 11.92@115.2 #582 in '00 - 13.36@101.75 (Swanson chip ONLY)

01-30-2001, 11:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
BadDog Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	If you don't have a cell phone, get one. It's the best tool I've ever used for roadside emergencies. ------------------ Regards, Gordon 1999.5 "Red Pig" Lightning