74 MGB chrome bumper with Hif4 dual carbs
Last summer i was rearended. After some body work was done by my ex mech/body
shop I was getting an extreme amount of metal rust dust lookin stuff in fuel
filter. Had to clean every 10-20 miles as filter was full. Ended up replacing
tank because it had holes in top around filler nozzlewhich apparently let in
dust from sanding. I have had occasional carb trouble (sputtering, rough
idle, hesitation on acceleration) off and on ever since.
Two weeks ago it started acting like it was flooded. I barely made it home
before I left for vacation in Hawaii. Saw 4 B's in Hawaii but none of em
noteworthy
Went out tonight and started car. Ran fine in quick spin around the block.
After pulling back in garage the idle was low. Didn't want to restart.
Noticed gas filter was low. Turned on key and it tried to fill but seemed to
drain as fast as it filled. Didn't want to start and acted like it was
flooded. Does this sound like needle valve problem?
I took carbs off tonight and they are sitting on work bench waiting for my
next chance to work on them.
Also I seem to need to top off carbs with 20w50 every 2 weeks to once a
month. This seems like a lot. Where does the oil go?
RobMGB
74B
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