I'll try that. It is not pinking. But I still will give the premium a try
(as expensive as that might be)
Thanks
larry
>>>>On 7/25/00 9:33 PM so and so (Lawrie Alexander) said. (And I quote:)
>Larry...........what grade of gas are you using? If not premium, try a
>tankful and see if that helps. Dieseling (and pinking) are, of course,
>classic symptoms of the engine telling you it needs a higher octane.
>
>Lawrie
>British Sportscar Center
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
>To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 5:29 PM
>Subject: Dieseling (AKA Running on)?
>
>
>>I have the Midget finally running in good form. However one thing puzzles
>>me. After setting the timing, adjusting the Weber, replacing the coil,
>>plugs, wires, etc, and finally running the valves, it runs like it is
>>supposed to. Except for one thing. It diesels (runs on) after I shutoff
>>the ignition. I always thought that was mostly a timing issue. Or a
>>mixture adjustment. But I can not seem to get it to stop when I shut the
>>key off.
>>
>>Any clues??
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Larry
>>
>>Larry Macy
>>78 Midget
>>
>>Keep your top down and your chin up.
>>
>>Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
>>macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
>>System Manager/Administrator
>>Neuropsychiatry Section
>>Department of Psychiatry
>>University of Pennsylvania
>>3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
>>Philadelphia, PA 19104
>>
>> Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a
>>question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.
>>
>
Larry Macy
78 Midget
Keep your top down and your chin up.
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Manager/Administrator
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a
question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.
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