Don't panic... this "runaway" situation is common when setting up carbs.
First, make sure you don't have any air leaks or open vacuum fittings on the
intake. Then, start from scratch -- follow the carb set-up procedures from
step one -- don't take any shortcuts.
Here is a "plain English" version you might prefer to the manual:
<http://www.team.net/sol/tech/su-tune.html>
Good luck.
on 10/17/03 10:38 AM, bosoxfan00@comcast.net at bosoxfan00@comcast.net
wrote:
> I just installed Carbs returned from rebuilding.... I believe I've put back as
> they were originally. My 1500 MGA started up first pull and immediately went
> to high rpms..... I can't get to fall below 2500/3000 rpms regardless of what
> I do (except when I pull the choke cable as far as I can pull, then it appears
> to starve the engine)...
>
> Car also is running very rich.......all idle screws are backed off....if I
> replace needles with "lean" versions from Moss, will this help.....that other
> suggestions might I learn from
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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