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realized that when I was checking timing, I didn't disconnect the vacuum advance from the distributor.

Which sucks, because the car's getting 8 mpg as it is.. I'm guessing if I go richer, it'll get worse!



Why do you have vacuum advance at idle?

LEan misfire can cause poor mileage too.

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