Joanna, I don't know where you are right now, but two years back when I
took my MGBGT to Seattle with two 10 year old boys, I had some problems
with fuel delivery and missing. I used my NAMGBR book, and it gave me the
name of a parts house which recommended Eller's Healy,Triumph, MG, located
at 4212 24th Ave. W, Seattle, phone number (206) 283-1107. I was extremely
impressed with his knowledge and expertise. He thought I might have a fuel
pump going out (it did later that year), but checked the carbs and
distributor and set timing for me. I was there for 1 1/2 hours, but the
car ran like a top after that and made it back to Berkeley, California with
no further problems. Hope this might help.
Joanna said:
Well, not so good news...
The compressions showed 0 / 0 / 150 / 0
Ouch. After adjusting I am told that they are now all back up to 150
(which I find really hard to believe). The mechanic (Robin at
Performance Motors) did say, however, that it can't be adjusted much
more so I think something is going to have to happen soon or else I
won't be continuing on across the country...
The car still seems to be running rough so I'm going to hobble to
Vancouver and see if I can hook up with Octagon/Colin and make a
decision as to whether to go ahead and replace the valves (and head?).
The smog stuff may come off and I may have to leave California when I
get home ;)
I'm looking forward to seeing the Vancouver Vagabonds!
Joanna
79 MGB LE
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