Around 20 with a webber 1 bbl.
KURT W. KRAUSS wrote:
>
> I'd like to hear what others are experiencing as to gas mileage and
> travel range on their Series vehicles. I seem to be able to travel only
> about 100 miles between fill ups on my 1973 SIII with a (incorrect)
> Solex carb from the prior owner. There are no gas leaks. Some of you
> may recall that this was the vehicle that was backfiring (popping)
> during deceleration and I complained about smoking during start up.
> Subsequently, valve seals were replaced, so no more smoking and timing
> was set and a new set of plugs were installed. In any event, it appears
> that I'm only getting about 11-12 mpg and with a 10 gallon tank, I can
> see why so many jerry cans and auxiliary tanks are sold. I do burn
> hi-test with a lead substitute.
> Thanks for input.
> Kurt W. Krauss
> 73 NAS SIII
-- Jim Hall 1966 88" Elephant Chaser http://www.users.qwest.net/~jimfoo "You know, I never really damaged my Rover 'till I started wheeling with Jim." Mitch Stockdale
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