<VV> Gas mileage

[Dennis & Debbie PLEAU]

I had simular results after my rebuild on my 140.  I think it was partially 
due to the rings not seating and ther rest of the problem was my lead foot 
after not driving the car for a few months.  The rings seated and my foot 
lightened up a little and the mileage went up.

dp


>From: Stephen Upham <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
>To: Virtual  Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: <VV> Gas mileage
>Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:55:17 -0500
>
>I've been driving around in the Monza whenever I can find an  opportunity.  
>A concern that I'm having now is the gas mileage.   Apparently, I have the 
>Hummer edition Monza.  My gas mileage for the  last three fill-ups have 
>been 14.3, 12.4, and 10.85 respectively.   This is a new rebuild with new 
>carbs and an electric fuel pump, but  even then, I would expect the numbers 
>to be reversed.  I still have  the transmission not staying in low past 
>15-25 off the line, kicking  as it shifts from D to L when coming to a 
>stop, and no kick down.   I'm awaiting time to check the vacuum on the 
>modulator.
>Ideas?
>
>Stephen Upham
>Dallas, Texas