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Old 05-08-2019, 01:29 PM   #5
KCTA Chris
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Default Re: Road trip: making it there and back

The rain broke and we left on somewhat dry pavement early. The first few miles were countryside running about 50 mph tops with no issues, but quickly realized flooding from heavy rain required a 70 mile trip down a major interstate. Luckily the traffic was light and really didn’t have any issues with other motorist or holding up traffic. I cranked it up to 55-58 (checking on my phone app) and again did fine... or so I thought. Soon as we pulled off the highway I noticed a little red showing on the Motometer which is unusual on my truck. Thats when I remembered the missing radiator baffle and several soldered off tubed from an ancient incident. Funny, I can drive my truck all day under 50 in the summer heat and barely use any water, anything faster it (I assume) slings it out of the tube (which is already pinched slightly). Added 3/4 gallon and settled back on the slow roads for several hours more driving. This was enjoyable! Cloudy and smooth roads running at 52 mph without a care in the world.
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