by twinlinemoto Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:21 amIm about to drive from seattle to portland in my truck next weekend with my motorcycle shop. Is it ill advised to run at 70mph (roughly 3500 rpm for me) for a while? Ive never ran it consistently over 60 because it sounds like its working too hard but Id like to hear some experience from someone else. Thanks!
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Econoline on freeway
twinlinemoto- Number of posts : 77
Location : Seattle
Registration date : 2013-01-02
neondv8- Number of posts : 278
Location : shoreline,wa.
Registration date : 2012-04-04
I go 55-60 on the 5 everyday . But I'm only going from shoreline to Sodo .
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
easy!! stay in the right lane! its not that hard to. 
bubbafrye- Number of posts : 60
Location : Seattle, WA
Age : 49
Registration date : 2011-11-05
I drive from Seattle to Portland about once every month 1/2 and from North Seattle to Seattle Center every day for work with no engine problems. I have a rebuilt 300 in my van though.
Steering is another question - I can get a little squirrely in the high 60s/low 70s if there is a strong side wind. that's more due to the van sides [vs. your empty truck bed] and no sway bars.
Steering is another question - I can get a little squirrely in the high 60s/low 70s if there is a strong side wind. that's more due to the van sides [vs. your empty truck bed] and no sway bars.
66ThunderVan- Number of posts : 384
Location : Portsmouth, Va.
Registration date : 2012-01-08
Our vans are pretty tough. I used to run my 63, 144 engine wide open for 3 1/2 hours 4 times a week. Just make sure the fluids are OK and have fun.
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