Fuel consumption

There was one of those in a 2 door I sold recently and I reckon the return line 'spigot' was in the same place as the stock steel tank.

Dunno why they rust, but they do with the stock tanks.

DL

I’m not using fuel return line as with Carter 4070 fuel pump plus edelbrock 500- no need. Makes it a bit simpler. Re rust that’s where any water/condensation would sit - you’d figure[emoji3166]

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Originally Posted by DieselLSE

Out of interest I thought I would check my old Rangie consumption spreadsheet.
1993 LSE 3.9EFI with 138L tank:
Data collected over 471 days and 18,222km. Driving included high country low range stuff, country trips and city driving (but very little peak hour commute).
Km/l: 4.57
l/100km: 21.89
MPG: 12.9
Range: 584.63 (138L tank).

As a matter of interest, when I converted it to an HS2.8 diesel, the average was 13.5 l/100km. Power was about the same as the 3.9 but of course the torque was double.

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Your figures are pretty well the same as the Lady Sarah gave me, when we were together...

('95 softdash 3.9 with stuffed BW and no front prop shaft. Standard tyres)

Gavin's "Bessie", LSE with D2/TD5 transplant is a much more civilized car to drive, - and re-fuel.[bigwhistle]

Starting to use it more so will monitor and see. So far I’m at just under half tank and at 130km 😭

I would give it a good service (all oils and filters, spark plugs and HTC leads). Also check that your vacuum advance is working - mine wasn’t (‘90 SE) and it was running rich... Every little bit helps...

Mind you my 101 gets 25+ L/100...

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Originally Posted by grey_ghost

I would give it a good service (all oils and filters, spark plugs and HTC leads). Also check that your vacuum advance is working - mine wasn’t (‘90 SE) and it was running rich... Every little bit helps...

Mind you my 101 gets 25+ L/100...

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Can I download the rave manual? I wanna check vac and return line

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Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

What cliff did it fall off to get 14L/100kms [bigrolf] [bigwhistle]

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My old 3.5 flapper efi 5 speed rangie with 500+k on it could get down to 14’s if driven sensibility. 3.5auto disco averages mid 15’s......it’s doable

I suspect my float might be busted too. Cause everyone I fill it only takes between 50-59 litres. Light came on at 175km (I know right) it was at about 1/4. Drove it to 195km which was just under 1/4. Filled to full. 54 litres.

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Originally Posted by Pr0ko

I suspect my float might be busted too. Cause everyone I fill it only takes between 50-59 litres. Light came on at 175km (I know right) it was at about 1/4. Drove it to 195km which was just under 1/4. Filled to full. 54 litres.

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That is only "27.7"L/100. I'm guessing your towing a caravan :)

seeya,
Shane L.

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Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

That is only "27.7"L/100. I'm guessing your towing a caravan :)

seeya,
Shane L.

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spot on for my last fuel tracker log hahaha. Tried fuel system cleaner this fill. Wishful thinking but might as well. Going to just club reg it probably