In a message dated 3/29/2002 10:28:36 PM Eastern Standard Time,
lstein6@earthlink.net writes:
> 72 gt6. new rebuild. took it for a longer ride late today. it ran smooth
> as
> glass at cruise speeds. i varied rpm between 2000-3500 (max) cruising more
> at
> approx 3000rpm +-200. i noted at 3000 rpm the speedo said 50mph. is that
> what other gt6 owners get ?
Assuming that your speedometer and tachometer still reflect something
approaching reality in their readings, it sounds "ballpark" -- IF you have a
3.89:1 diff. Otherwise, with the usual GT6 3.27:1, you should see about 60
mph at 3000 rpm's.
Can't help much on the rest of your questions, except:
>
> ...oh, and where can you get a tire iron to fit the 11/16" lugs ?
>
Get yourself a half-way decent 1/2" drive breaker bar and a six-point 11/16"
socket for it. Much better than almost any cheapo tire iron!
--Andy Mace
*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er,
Triumph Herald engine with wings.
-- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)
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