>I just went on about a 750 mile trip in my '72 MGB, for a job interview (
>and for a conjugal visit). Before I left, I had been getting about 26
>mpg (imp., 31 mpUSg.). I did some tuning, but the only major change was
^^
I mean, about 22. I had the wrong formula in my spreadsheet to convert
mpIMPg to mpUSg; divided by .83 instead of multiplied. Oh, that's what you
were talking about (Kirk). :>
>that I leaned the carbs back a bit (used Colortune). On the next tank I
>got the same (27 mpg), but the second tank, I got 39 MPG! (47mpUSg) I
^^32mpUSg
>thought there was a problem with my fuel guage, when the odometer was
>reading 200miles and it was just under a half tank. I added 7 litres and
>kept going until 340 miles on the odometer! I couldn't believe it.
My latest tank was 36 mpg (30mpUSg), so I guess it wasn't a fluke: 75% top
up(highway). It's been warm and she's leaned out. Best I've got in the
past is about 28mpg.
Unfortunately, I can't afford to insure 2 cars, so the mgb must make way
for my offroad research vehicle (a 4wd subaru) for about 2.5 weeks of
fieldwork. Bummer. I'm glad I have an understanding insurance company.
Ususally lets me change my insurance back and forth between vehicles. No
charge.
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