Re: Will driving at 55 mph for several miles cause a Model A to overheat?
As already pointed out.....make sure it is not just venting coolant out of the cap instead of over heating. Also I suggest you check your speedometer with a GPS if you haven't already done so...just to be sure how accurate it is. My stock '30 coupe will do 55 or 60, but it is much happier at about 40 to 45. Some of the folks have touring engines built up that will run Interstate speeds all day, but if you have a stock engine and you feel the need for speed, you might want to drive one of your later models rather than the A. Save it for leisurely drives out through the country in the beautiful hills of "Old Kentuck". I like the slower pace of my A, some don't. When I want to go fast, I just switch cars to one that will go "make me wanna hug my Granny!" fast.
Ed
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