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Robert Dip · 08-26-2011, 11:21 AM

Thanks Bruce, the new electronic distributor is a Mallory. Many different timing settings have been tried, with little recognized difference in fuel consumption. I will install a pressure regulator at 2 - 2.5 lbs, although I do not see any external fuel spills. The floats are set low, and it sure does not starve for gas. I run the engine at about 2,000 rpm ( stopped & no load ) and you can tell that it is not running as smoothly as it should. Valve train seems to be in great shape and compression checks out great on all cylinders.

08-26-2011, 11:21 AM	#3
Robert Dip Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Candiac, Qc. Posts: 483	Re: 59AB with 2 x 97's get 5 MPG ?? Thanks Bruce, the new electronic distributor is a Mallory. Many different timing settings have been tried, with little recognized difference in fuel consumption. I will install a pressure regulator at 2 - 2.5 lbs, although I do not see any external fuel spills. The floats are set low, and it sure does not starve for gas. I run the engine at about 2,000 rpm ( stopped & no load ) and you can tell that it is not running as smoothly as it should. Valve train seems to be in great shape and compression checks out great on all cylinders.