36 gas mileage
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Hank the 36
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WOW 9mpg, Brendan I have '36 with 4.11's and I need to check my MPG too. My motor is a 59AB with a single 97 on top.
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Hank the 36
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Ken ct any kits that you can recommend ? I also wanted to look into more efficient air cleaners or just swapping out a paper filter for my air cleaner, it's not a oil bath, it's a SOS pad looking material. I washed it and sprayed some oil on it but I know it's not efficient.
David J
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Lowering already low compression probably isn't helping your mileage . That said I'd start with the carb to see if it is jetted too rich or if there are other issues there . Distributors not working properly can really hurt mileage also . Air filter issues ? You should be getting better than 9 MPG if all is right .
Brendan ,This 35 with a 411 differential gets about 15 m.p.g.. This 35 with a 378 gets closer to 17 m.p.g. Very disappointed in 15 m.p.g. and figure its time for some adjustments. Both motors have good compression. Good luck with your pickup. You have rebuilt the engine so there has to be an easy solution. I swear radial tires helped my m.p.g. a bit.
flatjack9
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Most definetly.
Charlie ny
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Brendan,
If mileage is primo and you aren't using a Stromberg 97 find one and
rebuild it...your motor will hardly know the difference if at all. I'd start with 45 jets
and #65 power valve....standard for a 97. Baxter has good stuff so the kit will
probably suffice. The hidden culprit in a Stromberg is the power valve....they leak
all to often. For free I'll check your PV in a simple fixture I have. Yep new ones leak
about the same percent of the time used ones do.
I sure agree with the compression thing....you're killing yourself. Heads for
flat top pistons are like dog poop, they are everywhere. Think about trading yours
for the right ones.
Charlie ny
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If mileage is primo and you aren't using a Stromberg 97 find one and
rebuild it...your motor will hardly know the difference if at all. I'd start with 45 jets
and #65 power valve....standard for a 97. Baxter has good stuff so the kit will
probably suffice. The hidden culprit in a Stromberg is the power valve....they leak
all to often. For free I'll check your PV in a simple fixture I have. Yep new ones leak
about the same percent of the time used ones do.
I sure agree with the compression thing....you're killing yourself. Heads for
flat top pistons are like dog poop, they are everywhere. Think about trading yours
for the right ones.
Charlie ny
cas5845@yahoo.com
Charlie ny
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Brendan,
I was clear as mud on the carb....the 97 will not adversely effect the
performance of your car but it will cause an increase in fuel economy. Since you
are on the right coast you might get ahold of Max Musgrove in Utah...fyi he builds
Strombergs 100 at a time and is THE guy who breathed life into the English 97's.
Charlie ny
I was clear as mud on the carb....the 97 will not adversely effect the
performance of your car but it will cause an increase in fuel economy. Since you
are on the right coast you might get ahold of Max Musgrove in Utah...fyi he builds
Strombergs 100 at a time and is THE guy who breathed life into the English 97's.
Charlie ny
peewee2you
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Brendan, visit the Ford Green Bible chapter 5 pg 431 rebuild kit #'s it show's confirmation as Charlie stated jet's #45's, 36-38 90hp. Charlie and KenCt are 2 of the best in carb rebuilds, as you know I had Kenct do mine and it's smooth. I also agree with the proper heads and flat piston will be less air space leading to better compression. I know u know many folk your way so wouldn't be to hard to chase some down, if you don't already have them.