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Re: Weber problem - solved!

To: <MLishego@aol.com>, "MG List" <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: Weber problem - solved!
From: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Date: Sat, 9 Aug 97 11:06:52 -0400
Hello??? MLishego@aol.com

I may have missed it but did you try flushing the Rad? its easier than 
replacing the pump. If you can see coolant movement in the thermostat 
housing the pump should be OK. Good Luck.

Larry Macy
78 Midget

>Hello to all,
>The problem with my Weber carb wasn't what i had made it out to be.  After I
>removed the pollution controls, I advanced the timing just a little bit.  I
>fired the car up, and the stutter and backfire was all but gone.  A little
>more advance, and it was gone!  I replaced my old thermostat cover with one
>of those neat aluminum ones, and discovered that my thermostat was not stuck.
> However, my car still drastically overheats.  I plan on pulling the water
>pump, but barring any serious difficulties, I don't know why the car
>continues to overheat.  What should be my next course of action?  I fear that
>there might be a blocked water passage.  What can i do to relieve this
>situation, barring pulling the engine and having the block cleaned?
>~Mike Lishego
>P.S. ~ Thanks to everbody who gave me help with the Union Jack on the boot
>lid!   I just finished mine, and it looks great!  Y'all deserve a cyber-pat
>on the back!

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