I think I clocked about 700 to 750 miles this weekend with my 69 2000
solex,when on the freeway the engine
RPM was 3,500 in 5th gear (a occasional 5,500 rpm). my average gas mileage
was 22mpg.
Ken
DATSTER
-----Original Message-----
From: Philip Erickson <philip.erickson@Agouron.COM>
To: ROADSTER <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, April 26, 1999 10:06 AM
Subject: 12 mpg
>Hi All,
>Just returned form Solvang, had a great time. For those of you that
>were concerned about my normally getting 12 mpg in my solex 2000, I have
>discovered how to get better mileage <grin>. While cruising up from San
>Diego with Harry and Chris (Solex 2000), Paul (Solex 2000) and Joe
>(Stock 1500), we keep to 3000 RPM except Joe's 1500 which was doing over
>4000 RPM. I averaged over 27 mpg for the trip and that included some
>spirited driving on the fun run and the toll road.
>Thanks to all for making my first Solvang.
>Phil
>--
>Philip Erickson Phone: (619) 622-7963
>Associate Scientist
>Medicinal Chemistry FAX: (619) 678-8277
>Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
>4215 Sorrento Valley Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121
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