Allan
I believe there is a meter rod tune up kit for the Edelbrock carb.
A smaller carb would probably give better mpg as will tire pressure and
checking for any brake drag at all 4 wheels.
The distributor is another place to look for mpg. You need to know what the
advance curve is doing especially the vacuum advance part because that is
the economy side. If you don't have vacuum advance; you need it for mpg.
I believe there are several web site that locate fuel stations in
any area so you want that handy before venturing into remote areas. I know
what you mean about that too. I was driving south of the Yellowstone
National Park area when I needed some gas. The first station I drove into
just had a power failure so no gas available. I drove on to find another
station with the fuel needle bouncing on not much left and did fuel up. To
close for comfort or peace of mind.
I also do not recommend you drive through Park areas after dark.
There are few street lights, few signs to give directions and in my case I
drove by a set of glowing eyes in the dark that looked like they were 6 feet
above my car; Moose eyes I think.
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Ballard [mailto:allanballard@att.net]
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 9:04 PM
To: rfraser@bluefrog.com
Cc: 'Tiger Talk List Tiger'
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Extending driving range
Thanks Ron, everyone,
I'm familiar with 'good tuneup' and 'fully inflate the tires' but it's good
to be reminded. Running with the hard top had not occurred to me.
I'd try running leaner but my Edelbrock 4 bbl only has idle adjustments; I
think that means it can't be leaned out?
Driving across South Dakota to SUNI in the Alpine with 100 miles or so
between gas stations was a nervous drive, but the couple gallons of
"emergency gas" in a container well secured in the trunk provided a little
assurance.
Now I am eyeing a trip in the Tiger, doing some planning, thinking about a
long drive out west to include another remote area, Seattle to Spokane and
onwards through Glacier National Park then proceeding east along US 2 as it
parallels the border.
Did I say remote?
I suspect the area flanking Glacier is the most remote area in the country,
making it a highly desirable drive to make, preferably with the top down.
No idea as to the distance between gas stations, not sure how to find out
"for sure."
My Tiger is back together and now has about 2500 miles on the new 5 bolt
289. It is a performance motor about comparable to the 289 HIPO from back in
the day, dynoed at 241 rear wheel bhp at 5500 RPM making 300 # torque mostly
there by 3000 RPM.
That's a great motor for around town and quite nice on the highway as well
but it is a bit thirsty turning too many RPM's for economy even with the
stock 2.88 and top-loader.
I don't like the idea of non-stock appearing alternatives but may have to
bite the bullet on this one and add a cell. Perhaps a cell could be plumbed
so as to be removable and re-installable as needed?
Also the 5 speed gearbox that I've read about would be quite helpful,
turning ~2000 RPM at 70 with the stock 2.88 but it's expensive and the
shifter doesn't look stock. The tunnel also needs a small widening.
So, from the comments, the main concerns are not with the nearby battery,
but with a loose can banging around, possibly being holed whether in a
possible wreck or not.
To that I would add the possibility of unvented fumes encountering a spark
or some unfortunate jolt from the battery.
Allan Ballard
Atlanta, GA
Mk1a Tiger
SIV Alpine
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