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Old 09-19-2011, 07:53 AM
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As of this morning - we have about 300 miles on the car since brining it back on-line.

Upgraded to a 100 amp alt this weekend (CS130).

Working on tuning the carb. Need to get it as efficient as possible.

Right now it is knocking down a solid 11 mpg no matter what I do.

Going to be stopping ALOT on the way south.

Should be a great shakedown to rule out as many issues as possible before turning over to the rest of the crew. Other than the miles, I'm sure the future owner will also appreciate the shake down.

I am a bit nervous - mostly about running out of fuel between stops. Not so much it gets poor mpg - but that on a 16 gal tank...you will be looking for a stop around 150 miles each time - 1,100 mile trip...lots of stops.

At least we can get out - stretch and check all the belts, hoses...etc.
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