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Posted by john d on July 21, 2006 at 21:59:32 from (69.130.178.195):
In Reply to: better MPG? posted by Tim Shultz on July 21, 2006 at 19:03:47:
You might improve a little on 10, but you probably won't see much more than 12! It's a heavy truck, 4wd, with wide tires, and worse aerodynamic qualities than a bus. Some others have given you some good suggestions, especially about making sure the secondary on the 4 barrel carb isn't opening in normal operation. Two more suggestions that may help you some: (1) Make sure it's tuned right, with good plugs, and correct timing. (2) Install an inexpensive vacuum gauge, and get in the habit of glancing at it when you drive, especially when you accelerate. If you're trying to squeeze the last mile out of what you're putting in the tank, driving so that vacuum gauge needle shows high vacuum will help.
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