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D_E_Bishop
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014

454 Chevy has low power and high gas usage/some help

My Bounder's engine started running bad a few years ago and at night you could see the leakage from the plug wires. Decided to have full tune up done. Many hundreds later I got it back and it still ...
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mchero
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Fred has a VANTASTIC suggestion.
A properly configured\adjusted distributor can do WONDERS on performance AND mileage! Also, check the exhaust side. Sounds like it "might" be plugged.

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