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1. can't get started (score: 1): Author: G Graham <ggraham@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu>; Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 19:49:18 -0400; 1974Ľ MGB Twin SU carbs Problem: I have fuel flow to the carbs but none seems to be entering the carburettor. Engine will run if small amount of fuel is poured into carb. but no joy otherwise. Wher; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02092.html (7,127 bytes)
2. Re: can't get started (score: 1): Author: JMerz140@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 22:27:22 -0400 (EDT); You don't give a clue as to how the problem started (no pun) such as car sitting a long time, had carbs apart, etc.. Anyway it sounds like the float valve/s stuck closed and not admitting fuel to th; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02104.html (7,261 bytes)
3. Re: can't get started (score: 1): Author: G Graham <ggraham@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu>; Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 22:40:02 -0400; Sorry about the lack of info-- I'm new at this. The car was sitting for at least several months and perhaps longer. There was debris in the fuel line when I disconnected it between the carbs. Don't k; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02105.html (7,790 bytes)
4. Re: can't get started (score: 1): Author: JMerz140@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 22:50:12 -0400 (EDT); Since I'm a TD type, I think I had better stop commenting and let the experts have a chance. Bottom line is that the "innards" are going to need some attention if your B is going to start. Seems tha; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02106.html (7,173 bytes)
5. Re: can't get started (score: 1): Author: JMerz140@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 22:51:10 -0400 (EDT); Since I'm a TD type, I think I had better stop commenting and let the experts have a chance. Bottom line is that the "innards" are going to need some attention if your B is going to start. Seems tha; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02107.html (7,185 bytes)
6. Re: can't get started (score: 1): Author: mgbob@juno.com (ROBERT G. HOWARD); Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 21:30:38 EDT; With the fuel lines disconnected from the carbs, check for any obvious obstruction in the banjo connections. See if there is a little thimble-shaped screen in there; it might be clogged. More likely,; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02110.html (7,999 bytes)
7. Re: can't get started (score: 1): Author: Teacher122@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 23:22:45 -0400 (EDT); Sounds to me like your needle valve is stuck in its seat. Before tearing down your carb, you'll want to buy a carb rebuild kit. It will contain a new needle valve( Some people will suggest that you; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02114.html (7,250 bytes)
8. RE: can't get started (score: 1): Author: <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 23:31:02 -0400; Ahhhh ... sounds like it could be a rusty tank (hopefully the float needles are just gummed up from old gas). The 'crud' that was in the fuel line has found its way into the float chamber. As per my; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02120.html (8,883 bytes)
9. Re: can't get started (score: 1): Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory); Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 01:08:40 -0400; Sounds like a stuck needle valve or grose jet. Usually a good rap on the lid of the float bowl will knock it loose and you won't even have to take anything apart (((-8 -NORY Don't assume that becaus; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02129.html (7,284 bytes)

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