by ohpoppy » Sun Apr 24, 2011 12:37 am
I just added another K-Car to my collection. A 83 Dodge Aries Wagon in new new condition with very low miles. I want to use it on long trips since it is good on gas. I can't find the correct factory timing anywhere. Even the manual says don't touch it since it was set at the factory...hogwash. Other places say look on the emissions sticker under the hood but it was removed and replaced with a recall sticker that says retard timing 2 degree's from factory settings. I want to achieve the optimum gas milege...I also wonder if there is any reason not to remove the belt off the smog pump. Are there any sensors that would render such a move illogical. I expect not but is there anyone that knows these cars well. The original owner claims 30+ mpg. Anyone do that well??? This is an amazing car. There is clear plastic tailered seat covers on since new and after removing them..the seats will be completely as new..and the dash and paint, too. Has 67,000 of only highway miles and was always garaged..Thanks, Bob