It's enraging, isn't it? But it sounds like you've got the problem narrowed
down nicely. Assuming you've already checked to make sure there's spark going
to the two rear plugs, then the problem is likely as you say, in the rear
carb. They're easy to take apart and go through, and easy to get back
together. I would suggest finding one of the online video resources rather
than trying to follow any narrative I could supply, although someone else here
might do a better job. Try the University Motors website - John Twist has a
number of excellent videos posted there that really take the mystery out of
all kinds of maintenance projects.
One last thing: removing your current carburetor setup, buying, installing
and setting up a new intake manifold and Weber will be several times more work
than just taking care of the problem you have with the SU.
-Mike Eldred
'54 MG TF
'73 Midget
> From: thgun@comporium.net
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:48:49 -0500
> Subject: [Mgs] weber or not
>
> My car has been setting for over a year waiting to get a head replacement.
I
> have done that and now I am wanting to get the car back on the road. After
> mounting the carbs I found that I can't get power when driving. It seems to
be
> getting enough gas. It starts fine. With the air cleaners off I put my hand
> over the air intake of the front carb. It wants to choke out and stall. When
I
> do this on the rear carb it does'nt act the same. Maybe there is a jet
clogged
> or trash in the carb line. The engine will run with only the front two plug
> wires connected and not with the rear two only connected. Just an idea to
> replace the carbs. All the replys help.
> Thanks, Tom
> 1957 MGA , 1500 rst
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