cruzer
08-17-2011, 08:29 PM
In the past 30 days I have been closely monitoring the black Marauder. These are some of the things I have found:
Had to add 26 ounces of distilled water to a FOMOCO Heavy Duty battery--one year old--some plates were showing--Idle voltage w/AC and running lites--10.5 before----12.2 after.
Tire pressures changed up to 5 psi
Engine running rich
Mileage down 2-5 mpg
With Outside air temp of 107 degrees---2PM--windows cracked 1/2 inch--parked with nose into sun--1 hour sit time
Dash pad/ windshield junction---185 degrees
Hood temp---160 degrees
Trunk lid-----145 degrees
Interior temps--NASA ceramic window tint--permanent attached , pull across white windshield curtain:
Console---105 degrees
Steering wheel--110 degrees
Headliner---115 degrees
Driver's seat---105 degrees
Air conditioner dash outlet temp---45 degrees after 5 minutes
All temps taken with precision calibrated thermometers, simultaneous readings --calibrated at 212 degrees.
They are just a few of the things we put up with for the priviledge of living in the Lone Star State;) But, it's a lot better than 6 feet of snow:beer: Hope you folks have cooler temps for MV 9--wish I could join you, but, my home is up for sale and we are moving from 5,000 sq ft to 1900 sq ft--anybody want a house and shop full of " junk", as Ginny calls it?? I will be with you in spirit--I sincerely hope to attend at least one more MV while I still feel safe driving a long distance---the Marauder is ready to roll NOW!!!! Drive safely, but with Gusto !!!, Maury
Had to add 26 ounces of distilled water to a FOMOCO Heavy Duty battery--one year old--some plates were showing--Idle voltage w/AC and running lites--10.5 before----12.2 after.
Tire pressures changed up to 5 psi
Engine running rich
Mileage down 2-5 mpg
With Outside air temp of 107 degrees---2PM--windows cracked 1/2 inch--parked with nose into sun--1 hour sit time
Dash pad/ windshield junction---185 degrees
Hood temp---160 degrees
Trunk lid-----145 degrees
Interior temps--NASA ceramic window tint--permanent attached , pull across white windshield curtain:
Console---105 degrees
Steering wheel--110 degrees
Headliner---115 degrees
Driver's seat---105 degrees
Air conditioner dash outlet temp---45 degrees after 5 minutes
All temps taken with precision calibrated thermometers, simultaneous readings --calibrated at 212 degrees.
They are just a few of the things we put up with for the priviledge of living in the Lone Star State;) But, it's a lot better than 6 feet of snow:beer: Hope you folks have cooler temps for MV 9--wish I could join you, but, my home is up for sale and we are moving from 5,000 sq ft to 1900 sq ft--anybody want a house and shop full of " junk", as Ginny calls it?? I will be with you in spirit--I sincerely hope to attend at least one more MV while I still feel safe driving a long distance---the Marauder is ready to roll NOW!!!! Drive safely, but with Gusto !!!, Maury