noob needs help with mileage - only 10 MPG!

65DartGTconv,

Thanks for underlining what BillGrissom had to say.


slantsixdan,

I would much rather be working on this engine myself, and I'm motivated to learn. I know that in the end it will probably leave me and the car happier and my wallet fatter rather than flatter.
However, where I live I only have a carport, not a real garage. And the HOA of where I live specifically prohibits working on cars in carport/parking area. I know that's lame, but the car is completely shielded from the elements (I can at least say that).
If you're thinking "well, a guy in that situation should not've bought a classic car", I would have a hard time not agreeing with you.
A few months ago I was in need of a car and was about to buy used Subaru wagon. They're pretty decent cars, very reliable, and stand up well to abuse. But I just couldn't get excited about that Subaru. I realized that what I really wanted was '63-'66 Dart or Valiant. So that's how I ended up with this car.

I'll make a post on slantsix.org and see if I can find some local folks.