[Healeys] Camshaft Question -- Now MPG

[Rich Chrysler]

I recall a specific run back in 1983, westbound on I-94 headed for the '83
Conclave at Oconomowoc, Wis. We travelled across southern Michigan, Indiana
and into Illinois. Three Healeys all running together. We all filled up at
the same service station, got back on I-94 and drove for a number of hours,
exited just short of the Chicago Loop to refuel. We'd been doing a steady
nonstop run, doing 65 to 75 MPH, so all conditions were exactly the same,
and 2 adults per car. The three cars were all stock and in good condition
and fuel results were as follows:
1958 100/Six series BN6, 19.5 MPG
1961 3000 series BN7, 24.5 MPG
1962 3000 series BT7 Mk 2 tricarb, 27.5 MPG.

Interesting results, of course long before the corn gas was introduced, and
we even had the luxury of leaded fuel at the time.

Rich Chrysler