10-04-2019, 07:12 PM
Having been disheartened by fuel consumption figures of between 40mpg (Reckless rat) and 50 mpg (Mike Costigan) I felt that my 33 to 36 mpg was a bit low, so I spent the afternoon playing with the carburettor and my 'Colourtune'. Still can't get a nice blue combustion flame, but at least it's not such a vivid orange. Lowered the float level by fitting the thickest needle valve washer I had.
Difficult to say whether the car is going better or not, but it is still capable of something over fifty flat out and climbs up the Berwyns using a mixture of third and top.
It was a lovely afternoon, with superb views from the top of the pass, but, alas I forgot my camera. Managed to leave it on the bench in the garage! Ah well, at least the intention was there.
Difficult to say whether the car is going better or not, but it is still capable of something over fifty flat out and climbs up the Berwyns using a mixture of third and top.
It was a lovely afternoon, with superb views from the top of the pass, but, alas I forgot my camera. Managed to leave it on the bench in the garage! Ah well, at least the intention was there.