A much argued-over point in the past. I could never see why it should be
anything other than lower in OD - less bangs per mile - unless one had to
increase the throttle by more than the saving to maintain road speed which
simply isn't the case.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
To: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Cc: mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2000 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: Power Curve of B-Series Engine
>
> What's most interesting to me about the '62 figures is the fuel
> consumption part. Consumption is lowest between 3500 and 4000 RPM.
> Presuming the numbers follow the same pattern for the later models, it
> explains why an OD B gets better mileage cruising at 70 MPH in OD than
> in direct drive.
>
> Cheers,
>
> CR
>
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