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Fixed - and a Question 120-130

posted by  someone claiming to be George on  Thu Jul 5 16:25 CST 2007 [RELATED]

Thanks for your help with the neighbor's car.

We replaced the points and condensor and adjusted the valve clearances with an old set of shims that I had leftover from my 142. It runs 90% better as a result.

Took it up on the freeway and it keeps up with traffic but sounds winded. No tach but going by ear the engine speed must be in excess of 3,000-3,500 rpm at 70mph. This is a '67 with B18B and M40. Don't know the diff ratio. About how fast is the engine running at 70? 75? Is there anything wrong with my neighbor using this car for a 30 mile R/T highway commute? Premature engine wear or just a decrease in fuel economy?

My 142 had overdrive and I almost never drove in 4th with the O/D off under 45-50mph.

Thanks again.





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