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Gas Milage? #473324 08/20/22 06:02 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD Black Bird OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Black Bird Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD	Just wonder what kind of gas milage should you expect from a 36. People ask all the time and I honestly don't know. I did a quick estimate the last time I filled the tank and I think it was about 10.5 MPG Last edited by Black Bird; 08/20/22 06:03 PM.

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Re: Gas Milage? Black Bird #473327 08/20/22 07:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 merrimack nh m006840 ChatMaster - 7,000
m006840 ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 merrimack nh	It will depend on the type of driving and the carb you have. I do think it should be more than 10.5 and closer to 15 . Steve D

Re: Gas Milage? Black Bird #473329 08/20/22 07:51 PM
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Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	A 1936 STANDARD was fairly good on gas. On a steady highway trip they will average 18 to 20 MPg at 50 to 55 MPH. If you drive 5 or 6 miles per outting and get gas two times a year your mileage will be much lower. Gene Schneider

Re: Gas Milage? Black Bird #473534 08/27/22 08:58 AM
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OP Black Bird Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD	Thank you

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