Re: LRO: Series Gas Mileage

From: Jim Hall (jimfoo@qwest.net)
Date: Thu May 24 2001 - 07:54:53 EDT

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    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

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