<VV> Re: MPG

[Padgett]

>3/66 issue   1966 110/?    22.5 at 60 mph and 16.0 in traffic

Just drove 98 miles, about 50 at 70 mph, 30 at 55 mph, and the balance at 
25-45 with several stops/stoplights. Seems to have used about 4.5 gallons 
(didn't start out full) of 93 so 21-22 mpg. Prolly as accurate as a magazine.

66 Conv (top down, beautiful day, sunburn on forehead) 110/3.55/PG. 52 
jets. Pertronix II. W8ACs gapped .030". Expert opinion from movement of one 
choke pull-off is that I have a weak valve spring on #4 that is causing the 
sudden drop in idle speed in drive but seems sweet at speed.

Used about 1/4 quart of oil and pipe is sooty so burning some 10W-30.

Note: prior to 1966 the standard 110/PG axle seems to have been a 3.27, '66 
and later got the 3.55 std. Other was optional. Would not be surprised if 
3.55 takes a 1-2 mpg hit over 3.27.

Padgett