Re: fuel economy theory

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

Hey Oliver!

Have you checked the ignition timing? Incorrect ignition timing can directly 
affect mixture settings and fuel mileage.


> >
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > My '86 8V is getting *real* bad mileage (haven't figured it out exactly
> > lately, but around 15 MPG).....
> > Thanks a lot,
> > Oliver
> >
>
>Here's my take on your situation;
>
>
>Previous owner had things adjusted while it was leaking, now that it's
>getting better it's throwing the balance off. I'd look to replace the O2
>on principle (get the 4 into 2 manifold and down pipe while your at it
>if you can). Liquid wrench is ok to get the thing off, spray it on the
>night before.
>
>When you get the tune up stuff done like O2 and cap and rotor, plugs and
>stuff then have the air to fuel ratio set by a shop with the sensor they
>stick up the tail pipe. Once it's dialed in you can keep it there.
>
>hth,
>TBerk
>
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Chris DeLong
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