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[VAC] Re: Vintage Puller
Dear Dr. G.
I can only
do the best that I can. In Oceanside we have one of the best carb
and vacuum guys I have ever seen. He's going over the Camper
Special. I like the tire idea and have had success in my teenage
years of increasing gas mileage using that technique.
The dual exhausts may help and as you point out the A/C removal will
also. I have this confident feeling that I can get some increase
using these measures. From 10 up to 14 mpg would be a 40%
increase. It's the difference between a 600 mile range and an 840
mile range on my 60 gallon tanks.
Goodness, I'll be able to go all the way to Loreto in the Baja on one
fillup :) I find that the vehicle runs most smoothly at about 60mph
which will keep me from being a traffic hazard.
Bob
1966 Airstream "Safari" WBCCI #2857
1966 Ford F-250 "Camper Special"
Mira Mar Mobile Community
Oceanside, California