Posted by Brandon (IP: 209.162.20.42) on September 27, 1999 at 17:01:24:
In Reply to: ack, bad mpg, and couple other questions. posted by Jim G. on September 27, 1999 at 05:46:04:
What kind of mileage did you get before the engine was rebuilt? Check your carburetor settings to make sure its not running too rich. Also check your ignition timing. Make sure the two vacuum lines that connect to the advance thing on the distributor are disconnected and plugged. Then set it to about 10-12 BTDC. I used to get about 11 mpg. I upgraded to an Edelbrock 600cfm 4V carb and Performer RPM intake and if I keep my foot out of it (very hard to do) I get about 14-15mpg with a mix between hwy and city driving.