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Old-Biscuit
Jun 27, 2016Explorer III
How did you determine it used 25 gallons in that 50 miles?
Had a 1975 F250 460CCI. (385 motor)
It got 5 mpg
Due to emissions engine had been detuned (timing ******** 8*)
R E T A R D E D is blocked?
Timing was SET BACK 8* as in opposite of Advanced!
Changed cam/crank timing gears to pre-detuned, 4 bbl Carter and set of headers.
Mileage went to 10 mpg regardless of how I drove it or loaded it
On Edit:
Yes ........mine was a P/U not a Class C but Ford 460 (385 motor) was same whether it was in a truck/RV/boats and 1972-1978 were detuned.
Had a 1975 F250 460CCI. (385 motor)
It got 5 mpg
Due to emissions engine had been detuned (timing ******** 8*)
R E T A R D E D is blocked?
Timing was SET BACK 8* as in opposite of Advanced!
Changed cam/crank timing gears to pre-detuned, 4 bbl Carter and set of headers.
Mileage went to 10 mpg regardless of how I drove it or loaded it
On Edit:
Yes ........mine was a P/U not a Class C but Ford 460 (385 motor) was same whether it was in a truck/RV/boats and 1972-1978 were detuned.
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