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Topic: Lousy MPG
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70SportsRoof
Gearhead Posts: 901
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-09-2002 02:55 PM
   
Okay, help give me some clues on why my mileage has gone down dramatically in the last few weeks. The car is my '70, 351W, Carter 625, Edelbrock Performer manifold, dual exhaust, mild cam, rebuilt FMX w/ higher stall converter. Lately it seems I get about 8-10 miles to the gallon on the street. Before I would get better mileage. I'm going to be changing the plugs and wires soon, since they need to be done anyway. I've got the timing set well. I do know that the floats are a little off in the carb, which I will be rebuilding this weekend. But will all of this get me back some better mileage? I know I can't really good mileage from this car, but damn, spending all that money on gas every week is a real PITA! Anybdy have any suggestions?------------------
Gary M.-
1970 Mustang Deluxe SportsRoof (daily driver), 1946 Ford pickup, 1947 Ford pickup, 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Vic [This message has been edited by 70SportsRoof (edited 10-09-2002).]
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fordnmerc
Gearhead Posts: 1001
From: Watkins Glen NY USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-09-2002 03:01 PM
Go through much dust lately, there in AZ?Air filter....? ------------------
David Spread Joy. Less cholesterol than butter! 1978 LTD II 2 Door
1979 Ranchero GT
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70SportsRoof
Gearhead Posts: 901
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-09-2002 03:05 PM
Not much dust here right now. The filter is a few months old, but is still nice and clean. Even when I had the old filter and it was dirty I got better mileage. I'm kinda thinking carb probs, since I know that the floats need adjustment. Anybody else agree?------------------
Gary M.-
1970 Mustang Deluxe SportsRoof (daily driver), 1946 Ford pickup, 1947 Ford pickup, 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Vic
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 5818
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 10-09-2002 03:20 PM
I would say carb problem as well , had the same with my car , MPG sucked , had a guy rebuild the carb for me ( 52 year ford mechanic , carb specialist )After he was done with it My MPg went up to 15 . Autolite 4100 1.08 venturi. MPG was at about 7-9. JOHN  ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 8887
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 10-09-2002 05:40 PM
Gary,
If you know that the floats aren't right, I would start there. A good tune up never hurt either. Have fun this weekend and keep us posted on the results. Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
'02 Explorer XLT, Black, 3.73:1 limited slip, class III tow package!
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4376
From: Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-09-2002 06:37 PM
Checked your tire pressures lately? Cooler ambient tempature makes for lower tire pressures, especially if you last filled them while hot. Lower pressures = more drag, which requires more right foot Don't feel bad; my 333 only gets 8-9 mpg  Seriously  It's an E ticket ride, though 
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