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Q & A: Running Poorly, TD

John:
I have a 1952 TD and the gas mileage is about 12 mpg and the car runs pretty good until it gets warmed up. We live in a small town and the garage mechanic says my throttle shaft and bushing are worn and need to be replaced so it doesn't suck air there. The engine is suppose to have only 30,000 miles on it,can this be the case?
Wayne

Wayne!

Two things. Yes, the throttle shafts can be work so that the carbs draw extra air at idle -- even at 30,000 miles. But the leak is very tiny and while it affects the idle, it has NO effect on high speed running.
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