On Sun, 16 Aug 1998 22:06:45 EDT ROBRTM3@aol.com writes:
>Hello,
>Please offer suggestions as to the best course of action for a
>relatively low
>(15) mpg problem. The engine is running smooth and with good
>acceleration, a
>little black soot out the tail and dry black residue on the plugs.
First impression: the carbs are set too rich and/or the chokes are not
coming completely off.
No black smoke should be visible, and spark plugs (center electrode)
should be about the color of a chocolate milk shake
My
>driving
>habits are, 4 to 5, +-10 mile trips a week of pleasure driving from
>around the
>neighborhood, to 70 mph on I-10/Grand Parkway. Any suggestions?
Make more longer trips. There is no other way to enjoy an MG
Rick Morrison
72 MGBGT
74 Midget
>Thanks as always,
>Robert Murray
>Katy, Texas
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