shift points for older engines

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

Sounds like your ignition isn't timed correctly or perhaps your vacuum
advance isn't working. Also, check to make sure there are no leaks in the
fuel system. 12 mpg is pretty extreme. There should be something way off.
>
> quick question as well...I leaned out my fuel/air a bit so I can get
better
> mileage...I've never really tried tuning the engine myself before, how
lean
> is too lean and how can I tell? and what are the effects on the engine?
> any tips to tuning it? (for power and mileage)
> any other tricks to get good gas mileage??
>
> thanx
>    George
>
> p.s. the reason I decided to tune it on my own........12mpg from a
1.7.....
> I was getting 36mpg in my golf, my wallet hurts, lol