Well the B is finally running, (Thanks Barney for the help with the
clutch problem), but it isn't running well. Another brief history. A
1973 B that needed a clutch replacement, so I replaced the clutch along
with a "few" while I at its. I have replaced both the spark plugs and
wires, and timed the car at idle to around 12 degrees. I have adjusted
the idle so it is fairly smooth at 900 RPM. I have "roughly" adjusted
the throttle shafts so both carbs seem to be fairly even. I followed
the Haynes manually for adjusting the needle on each carb (Bring needle
up until flush with bridge, and then lower two rotations).
The problem is that when I accelerate the throttle, the car wants to
die. If I stand by the carbs and accelerate the throttle linkage
rapidly, a fair amount of gas is spit back out the air intake. I also
put the car on the road just to see how she would run. It didn't have
enough power to "get out of its own way". I couldn't get over about
35 mph and "crawled" up the tiniest hills.
I am really looking forward to getting my toy back on the road, and
would appreciate any advice. I am contemplating an SU rebuild. I am
sure that wouldn't hurt at this point anyway.
Thanks in advance,
Glenn Wakefield
'73 MG B
'97 Toyota T100
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