Jamey,
Just read your E-Mail,
I'm not sure about gas tank repair, but I believe it
is possible, from other messages I've read in the past.
As for the vacuum line - yes, you are right it goes to a little
square box near the Brake and Clutch cylinders, and a second
line connects from the box to the carb. There is an electrical
connection to the box, the purpose being to enable automatic
advance to the distributor, only when the car is in fourth gear.
- something to do with California smog control.
I'm not sure whether this would have anything to do with your
overheating - possibly?
Your message caught my eye partly because I also live in
San Carlos and I have a 1978 MGB Roadster.
Hope this helps a bit,
Alan B.'
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From: Jamey Harris
To: mgs
Subject: Gas Tank Leak and Distributer Vacuum Uni
Date: Wednesday, October 01, 1997 12:45PM
Hi, I've just re-subscribed after being out of the country for over a
month. When I got back my '79B had a gas tank leak. Can that be fixed
or do I need a new tank? Also, it's been overheating and I've just
noticed that the line from the distributer vacuum unit is disconnected.
My manual says it goes to the carbuerator, but it looks like it should
connect up near the brake and clutch master cylinders. I can't find any
pictures that show it. Where does this connect? I assume this will
screw up my timing, and may have something to do with the overheating
problem. Any thoughts or advice will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jamey Harris
San Carlos, CA
79B
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