The Long Steep Driveway, a Scary Story

[artvonne]

BTW I finally measured my driveways grade, 20% in several places and 7/10ths of a mile long. My biggest problem is seeing all of the dust I stir up head for the intakes. It doesn't seem to take much to waste an expensive set of filters.

  20% steady all the way up?

[Barn Owl]

Thankfully no! There are several places that are that steep, but there are also several spots that are simply flat. Lots of stuff in between. The entire trip is a slow crawl and the transmission can get quite toasty during the climb. I am adding an 1290 hayden cooler to it this spring.

[thejumpsuitman]

Congratulations Paul...  Sounds like that old bus was meant for you.  Really happy for you.

[DMoedave]

what bus did you get? engine trans? and what part of the country is your hill? congratulations!

[artvonne]

  Im in NW Arkansas Dave. 1975 MCI MC5B 8V71 4 speed Manual.

  Thanks Marc, I sure am hoping it likes living here.

[DMoedave]

Nice. I like that model bus and love that part of the country. good luck!