Festiva carband timing problem

[jeancrt]

My festiva is giving like 18mpg sometimes it chokes when i try to start it, and like twice a week smells like fuel when it is turned off.

I also like to konw the degrees on the timing

Thanks

[mechanicaldj]

may i please ask you to read this:

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3590

it will greatly improve a response to your question!!!

[jeancrt]

(1998 FORD FESTIVA LX, Automatic, Carburettor) .

My festiva is giving like 18mpg sometimes it chokes when i try to start it, it smells like fuel when it is turned off.

I also like to konw the degrees on the timing ,and the best spark plugs for fuel economy.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

Almost sounds like your float/needle's messed up. Drop some seafoam or something in there to clean it up.