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Bill G · 03-04-2020, 12:12 AM

I get about 15, and sometimes 17, but no higher.

Jim Brierley · 03-04-2020, 12:58 PM

Syncro99, I would recommend a 4.11 R&P, with your 16% OD, it should do very well.

1931 flamingo · 03-04-2020, 01:43 PM

I never checked the mileage, no need to. When it got down to a 1/4 tank I would just put 10-15$ in it. Same with my "new" 40 with dual 97"s, just put more (a lot more

) in.
Paul in CT It's only money to have fun with.

barnstuf · 03-04-2020, 03:03 PM

My Coupe with 3.78 rear end and a Tillotson F1 B carburetor consistently delivered 25 to 26 mpg on 100 mile trips I regularly made. That all changed when I upgraded the cars appearance with paint and upholstery and decided to install a Zenith carburetor. No other mechanical change made but my gas mileage dropped to 19-20 mpg.

denis4x4 · 03-04-2020, 03:41 PM

Two things a man lies about: his gas mileage and sex life.

Synchro909 · 03-04-2020, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

Syncro99, I would recommend a 4.11 R&P, with your 16% OD, it should do very well.

Jim, I've never spoken to anybody with a 4.11 rear end but my other cars do well with a 3.78 ratio and the 26% O/D (I assume your 16% is a typo). My motors are not standard except this B engine which should put out 50hp anyway. I realise a new CW&P is in my future but they are oh so very expensive.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 03-04-2020, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barnstuf

My Coupe with 3.78 rear end and a Tillotson F1 B carburetor consistently delivered 25 to 26 mpg on 100 mile trips I regularly made. That all changed when I upgraded the cars appearance with paint and upholstery and decided to install a Zenith carburetor. No other mechanical change made but my gas mileage dropped to 19-20 mpg.

Did you notice a difference in power.?

The Master Cylinder · 03-05-2020, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by denis4x4

Two things a man lies about: his gas mileage and sex life.

Haha, I agree! I would add the top speed of his Model A.

SAJ · 03-05-2020, 05:34 AM

I get 24 mpg on tours at about 55 mph on imperial gallons. 26 % overdrive B carb on bored A manifold, radial 18 inch tyres, standard roadster.
Round town this drops to 17 to 18 mpg. Plugs run a very light tan colour on tours.
SAJ in NZ

old31 · 03-05-2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by denis4x4

Two things a man lies about: his gas mileage and sex life.

That is just not true.

I get 98 miles to the gallon and just had sex for the 9th time in 30 minutes. My 18 year old wife just cant keep up with me.

1931 flamingo · 03-05-2020, 10:35 AM

LUCKY YOU !! ! Does she have a sister??

03-04-2020, 12:12 AM	#21
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,045	Re: Miles Per Gallon I get about 15, and sometimes 17, but no higher.

03-04-2020, 12:58 PM	#22
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,087	Re: Miles Per Gallon Syncro99, I would recommend a 4.11 R&P, with your 16% OD, it should do very well.

03-04-2020, 01:43 PM	#23
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Miles Per Gallon I never checked the mileage, no need to. When it got down to a 1/4 tank I would just put 10-15$ in it. Same with my "new" 40 with dual 97"s, just put more (a lot more ) in. Paul in CT It's only money to have fun with.

03-04-2020, 03:03 PM	#24
barnstuf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 2,840	Re: Miles Per Gallon My Coupe with 3.78 rear end and a Tillotson F1 B carburetor consistently delivered 25 to 26 mpg on 100 mile trips I regularly made. That all changed when I upgraded the cars appearance with paint and upholstery and decided to install a Zenith carburetor. No other mechanical change made but my gas mileage dropped to 19-20 mpg.

03-04-2020, 03:41 PM	#25
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,309	Re: Miles Per Gallon Two things a man lies about: his gas mileage and sex life. __________________ No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!

03-05-2020, 05:34 AM	#29
SAJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 514	Re: Miles Per Gallon I get 24 mpg on tours at about 55 mph on imperial gallons. 26 % overdrive B carb on bored A manifold, radial 18 inch tyres, standard roadster. Round town this drops to 17 to 18 mpg. Plugs run a very light tan colour on tours. SAJ in NZ Last edited by SAJ; 03-05-2020 at 05:35 AM. Reason: Added plug colour

03-05-2020, 10:35 AM	#31
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Miles Per Gallon LUCKY YOU !! ! Does she have a sister??