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08-25-2010 05:45 AM #1
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Performer series, 500, no choke hooked up yet, linkage is not progressive
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08-25-2010 05:48 AM #2
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Not progressive linkage? If you're running dual quads on straight linkage then both carbs are working at all speeds and 10 mpg might be about it!!!!
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08-25-2010 06:55 AM #3
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Progressive linkage will make a big difference in your gas mileage. When I ran dual quads many years ago, the front carb did not have an idle circuit, and it was used only when you mashed the throttle. Everything ran off the rear carb.
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08-25-2010 07:29 AM #4
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Ah, that says a lot. I ran the dual quads on my 27 with straight linkage for the entire time I drove it, and while it ran well the gas mileage wasn't all that great. This time around I've added progressive linkage and hope it gets better. I would also think your car runs a little rich, I know mine did.
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The first model car I built was a 32 Ford roadster by Revell in the mid 50's.
How did you get hooked on cars?