[Ross F-1]

It almost sounds like after a burst of speed, it's running out of gas. Stock fuel pump?

Does it die at stops regardless of whether you've had your foot in it?

I can understand wanting to go with Simple for the long trip. Crabs run on manifold vacuum, don't they? So no carb compatibility issues like on an 8BA/8CM.

PS -- Would be interested in hearing about your trip!