Well, I'm sitting here at my family home in Cape Cod, thanks to my stovebolt. Twelve hours and not a single problem. The truck ran like it was meant to be on the highway. I probably went 55-60 the whole way. It ran so smoothly, I was just happy as can be. I took pictures and will post them when I get a chance. Only complaint is that the windshield leaks, but that's my fault. I messed up trying to put a new windshield in and cracked the glass. The water comes in at the lower corners on both sides. God only knows where it goes from there. I think down in the hinge pockets.
Anyway, I ran into the most intense sustained rain I think I've ever driven in. I just couldn't believe how hard it was coming down and how long it kept going. It poured like that for about 60 miles or so through NY and CT. I had my wiper motor repaired by Rob Ficken and it worked great. RainX helped too.
I went into a huge lake of standing water on the side of the interstate and hydroplaned off the road. I went over the rumble strips and was headed for the woods but I managed to keep the truck straight and in the road. Tires caught the pavement again and I was off the hook. I was concerned the engine might stall out but it never missed a beat. And I went through a good number of big lakes like that.
So I made it OK and the truck performed great. Thanks to everyone who posted. I still have the return trip to do but I'm not worried about that. It would be nice to do it in sunny weather, though.
