In a message dated 10/9/99 10:01:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
soundex@eden.com writes:
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>Thanks for the tip, Jack. With my '51 AD with a 216, and B model
>Rochester carb, only getting about 10 mpg, I had been seriously
>considering getting a Toyota truck.
>My '51 is a daily driver, so any gas mileage tips are helpful.
Try a smaller main jet - our truck is the same setup; gets 12 mpg. Main
metering orifice (jet) is a 54; have been told that a 48 would be MUCH
better for efficiency and drivability, but have been unable to locate any
jets locally... haven't tried any of the mail-order people yet, as I can't
imagine the things costing more than a few bucks, and shipping would triple
the price!
Any Listees have some smaller jets out there?
craig
caretaker of
stephanie's 50 3104 216 5-window deluxe >>
You could epoxy the jets and redrill, I'd think it'd be okay, works well on
the metering for Holley carbs.
Mike
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