Mr Hardware
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Yeah the mechanic at my work keeps on talking about it
He says go see it
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thats never had the carby touched or rebuilt.
So do you reckon chances are its all in the carby?
it works out to about 1$ of petrol per 10K's. thats what it usually works out to regardless of petrol cost.Thats what it is for me too.
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No mods whatsoever.
I am a computer technician. I have no real Idea about cars.
I know how to change oil, oil filter, spark plugs, spark plug leads, battery, air filter, coolant but thats about it.
I would not be game to rip off my carby.
If i could get 450km from 40L I would be over the moon.
I don't even get that on the highway.
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Vaccuum Guage Install - Cheap
Get the Carby rebuilt and rejetted if necessary - Cheap
These should get you well on your way to fuel savings
My grandad has a Vacuum guage in his VH Dunnydore. Does it tell you fuel economy?
How much is cheap?
And how much is cheap for a carby rebuild?
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Yeah, i don't feel like killing her to save a few bucks.
I know the fuel economy ain't too bad, but after driving Nana's new Toyota Echo Automatic, and having 300km cost me $18 in her, i just wanted one.
The only other place you get that kind of saving is LPG.
How do you tune a 4K-C? What numbers do i need?
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Hi All
I have a 1980 KE55 Sedan with a stocko 4K-C in front of a stocko 5 speed.
She drinks too much for my liking. 400km will be 48L or so, and it doesn't really change much whether I have a bad case of lead-foot-itis, or i granny drive her. Thats city driving though. She comes down to about 40L for 400km of highway.
I have changed oil, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs. I use normal Unleaded and FlashLube fuel treatment.
She's got plenty of power. I don't need any more power.
What are some ways I can make her drink less without losing power, and without costing the earth?
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My strongest apologies, my mistake.
I went and got the manual to scan, and I read it - 50L.
I apologise to all. It is infact a 50L tank not a 45L like I had remembered. I must have been getting confused with the stated 45kw - the dismal power output of these motors.
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Oh okay
I have the toyota original owners handbook.
I will scan and post soon, i gotta do that for the specs part of the forum anyway.
My last fill was 44.92L. I thought i was dead empty, but you're probably right.
I'm no expert, and i'd believe you absolutely.
I have a October 1980 KE55 Yellow CS Sedan 5 speed 4K-C.
Stock as stock can be.
Original mudflaps and all.
Probably 50L then.
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I run my 4K-C on regular ULP with flashlube fuel additive. Its the one on the counter of nearly every servo. Don't pay $3.50 for a 50mL bottle, go down to Autobarn and pay $16.99 for a Litre.
I reckon I notice a difference with the Flashlube, doesn't stink as much when started, just a bit more power.
Fuel economy is still shit - 400km to 44L.
My factory original tank is 45L - or so says my KE55 owners manual.
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Yeah some of the more cosmetic changes are:
Different Dash in later KE55s (Mid 80s and on)
Square headlights (mid 80s and on)
My KE55 is a 5 speed factory box
Other little stuff like door handles and things like that.
My owners manual says 875kg for a Stock KE55 manual.
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45kw at the flywheel. I've still got the original showroom booklet from back in 1980. I'll crack it out one day and post some more specs.
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I would come with my ke55 but I'm in brissie...
Got A Crack Or 2?
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I use a dashmat that i got from the strathpine wreckers
$10 for one that was basically brand spankin new
Stoked