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Subject:      Re: Carb Specs, Heartfelt thanks...

Mark Sabourin writes:
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>  Thanks for the info on the mixture screws. They were out half a turn.
> I gave 'em a tweak and the engine purrrrrred. Bob will live to see
> another highway!!! Now I need to know what the mileage is supposed to
> be, so I don't burn a valve or something. 20? 25? 

Well, I get 18-20, but I have the bubble top.  I would expect slightly
better with a normal van or westy.  Glad to hear your van is running
better, but remember to listen for pinging and richen the mixture and/or
retard the timing if you hear any at all.

-David

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David Schwarze                  '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
SAIC Comsystems                 '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
San Diego, California           '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?  Soon...)
schwarze@nosc.mil                http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze
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