Hello all, My current problem is a very difficult one. After almost a year of ownership, I am currently unable to drive my car because of emissions laws in AZ. What I am asking for is any help from t
My emmissions problems in the past have been solvable... A few points that you may already know: Make sure the exhaust is HOT, if it is not, then you won't get any additional burn in the cat. Change
<< So what do I do? I want to try all suggestions to make this car pass, but after that, I dont' know what to do. I could sell it for a loss to someone out of state so he can enjoy it; I can save up
One quick and easy way to reduce hydrocarbon emissions is to (temporarily, just while the car is in for its test!) increase the valve clearance to 25 thousandths. The engine becomes noisier but the e
You have my sympathy, my 72B no longer has to pass emissions in Oregon, but I went though that hassle for years, passing some years and not others. I always put in new plugs and points, changed the
I have 2 SUs but I lean the carbs,retard the spark, take of any vacuum advance, it'll barely run...but pasees . pull away a block and reset to original tuning.
Have you ever been to Phoenix? Ajhsys@aol.com had this to say: -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
The suggestions so far have been good. As Lawrie said ( I think it was Lawrie), the converter may be a problem, especially if its original and have had leaded gas run through it. Another good point
The Haynes manual is decent and it's easy to find, your local Pep Boys or Canadian Tire equivalent might have it in stock. It's actually called "Weber Carburator Manual (includes SU and ZS carbs", so
you say that the car failed for high hydrocarbons. Can you give us the other reading off the test? In particular the CO readings. High hydrocarbons can be caused by either a rich or a lean condition
I live 90 miles north of Phoenix and 4200 feet above it, in the clear mountain air. I avoid going there because I usually come back with a sore throat from breathing the "air". Bill
I have a document (only hardcopy) that is called, "Those damn Zienith Strombergs." I can't find it on the web though. It helped me alot. It think I found it on John Twists site, but I can't find it
<< I have a document (only hardcopy) that is called, "Those damn Zienith Strombergs." I can't find it on the web though. It helped me alot. It think I found it on John Twists site, but I can't find i