I had the same problem. It seemed to run OK except for an occasional POP.
It turned out to be the timing, as others have suggested. After setting it,
mileage improved by about 5mpg. Good luck.
Bill
'71 TR6
> -----Original Message-----
> From: J. Campbell [SMTP:jcampbell@bellsouth.net]
> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 6:49 PM
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: Gas Mileage
>
> The '76 I bought in November really eats gas - I get 15mpg. The car has
> 71K
> miles on it and it runs great. I have looked for gas leaks - but I have
> never
> detected an odor. I use Chevron 93 octane with the Gunk Lead additive. I
> checked the plugs and they were all perfect.
>
> Any ideas ?
>
> Thanks, - and loving spring here in Louisiana (do I need to go to the
> store
> again, dear ?)
>
>
> Joe Campbell
> Slidell, Louisiana
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