Re: IML: My Imperial Dilemma

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

It could be the way it is tuned and/or driven. The car may also need a 
valve job. If it hasn't had the cylinder heads reconditioned to run on 
unleaded gas, the valves will wear. As this happens the mileage will 
deteriorate. A slipping transmission or bad torque converter can 
contribute to poor mileage as well.

Just a few more things to check into.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Wilson <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 6:58 am
Subject: Re: IML: My Imperial Dilemma


Has to be the carb. Would replace it asp. Check timing maybe wires. My 
Imperials alway got between 11 to 16 or 17 mpg. It helped when I went 
to a bigger carb and later manifold. The orginials are just to small 
and make the engine work to had to get fuel. Had more power and better 
fuel milage. 
----- Original Message ----- From: "Klebert L. Hall" 
<crocuta@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
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Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:49 AM 
Subject: Re: IML: My Imperial Dilemma 
 
> Klebert L. Hall wrote: 
> > > From: "Lupe Rodriguez" <lupee@xxxxxxx> 
> > > Subject: Re: IML: My Imperial Dilemma 
> > > 
> > > Oh yes, I enjoy my Imperial. I just spent another $125 on it 
> > > for some spare window motors and switches. I really hate 
> > > that it only gets about 6 mpg. A carburetor is probably in 
> > > order. A tech here in San Diego will do it for $160. 
> > > Lupe 
> >  
> > Eek! I'd say a carb, at least - it should get between 11 & 16. 
>  
> (self-reply) 
> That being said, if you work at it, you can make an Imperial get 
almost > as little mileage as you want - full-throttle acceleration is 
thirsty. The > above was 'average' mileage, city driving is more like 8 
or 10. My '69 > averaged 13 very predictably when in good tune. 
>  
> -Kle. 
> '69 Crown 4DHT (on the bench) 
>  
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