Re: IML: fuel use

My Chiltons for 1964 says the 413 with single four barrel was 10.10 to 1 with hydraulic lifters, while the two - four barrels model was 9.60 to 1 with mechanical lifters. I doubt the 2-4V model was in many Imps.

David C. Wilker Jr. USAF (RET)
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From: W.Roddick

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Subject: RE: IML: fuel use

What is the compression ratio in a '63 Imperial?

From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of CHRISTINE & CHRISTOPHER
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 10:37 AM
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Subject: IML: fuel use

Hello all,

    As much as we have seen posts about fuel use in our Imperials I have never seen my solution so here goes.

    I always put the lowest cost gas into my Imperial, I know this is a sin for several of my fellow Imperialists but give me a chance to explain. I live at high altitude and in a very dry area of Colorado, this has an adverse effect on milage because of lower h2o in the air, so if you live in say Washington you will get better gas milage due to higher humidity (sp). I have owned my car for the last 23 years and have never rebuilt the engine and have never had a ring job. I drive it daily.

    I get about 16 mpg depending on how late I am to where I am going. Long trips she will give me 18 mpg and trips to the supermarket give me about 12. Back when we had leaded gas all those numbers were worse. I never use the passing gear, if I have to pass I manually shift down. The only thing I have changed to get better numbers is.

1. Had electronic ignition put in.

2. Every fill up I add Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant.

    If you decide to use Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant, buy the big bottle and one small bottle. I just refill the small bottle because it is the perfect amount for one tank. The big bottle is much cheaper per oz.. I have never experienced any knocking, in fact it runs smoother and the cost savings in price alone from the high octaine to regular is offset after 8 gallons. Figure in the better gas milage that it gives your Imperial and its a no brainer.

I don't have all the answers but I know what keeps my Imperial on the road.

Chris M.

63 custom 2 dr. Myan gold