Re: SER1 Fairey overdrive 1952 80 inch

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Eighty Inch wrote:

> It is interesting that you say that the 2 litre is underpowered for the
> Rocky Mountain Roverdrive.  I have a friend in Victoria who has an 86" with
> a standard spread bore 2 litre and R205 X16 tyres. 
> [He] cruises along the highway at 55MPH effortlessly and returns 
> 28 M/Imp. Gal.  He suggests that the engine feels like it would go 
> forever at that speed.


I fitted a Fairy overdrive to my 1956 88" last weekend. She will now 
cruise quite happily at 55mph on the flat. She will eventually wind up 
to 60mph, but it's not nice.

I have 6.00x16s Avon Traction Mileages fitted - but not for much longer 
'cos two of them are bald and I can't find any more!

I was pleasantly surprised to find my overdrive is virtually completely 
silent - every other Fairy overdrive I have experienced has howled and 
wailed horribly.

Cheers
James
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