Fred and Rob: Thanks for the response. In adjusting the mixture,
looking down from the top, to lean the mixture do I turn the nut
anti-clockwise (towards the block) or clockwise (away from the block)?
Fred Mill wrote:
>
> I had a similar problem on a parts car I bought. Both rear plugs would
> carbon foul within a few seconds of running. (although this could just
> as easily happen to the front plugs.) No amount of mixture adjustment
> would lean the rear carb out enough. I finally found by looking down the
> carb while the engine was running, fuel was spraying around the outside
> of the jet as well as through the center. I haven't taken it apart yet,
> but it look like the seals on the tube holding the jet are bad. I think
> this would only happen with a type 'H' carb.
>
> Fred Mill
> 1969 MGB-GT
> 1951 TD
>
> Plugs 1 & 2 are a nice pale brown in color however, plugs 3 & 4 are
> black, 4 more so than 3. Any suggestions as to why and along with that,
> a solution.
>
> Thanks in advance, Eric
> 1960 MGA 1600 Roadster
> Ottawa MG Club
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