Not much. Before anything else you should go through all the service items
like plugs, gaps, points, dwell/gap, timing, fuel delivery, and carb air
flow and mixture balance. Also check for vacuum leaks round inlet manifold
gaskets, brake servo vacuum pipe etc. Also possibly choked exhaust.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank T" <dawolfsburg@hotmail.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 5:00 PM
Subject: Getting no power from 71 MGB GT
> The 71 MGB is a rust bucket I like to tinker with. It runs and drives but
> the engine has no power when you let out the clutch- it almost dies. There
> is an exhaust leak around the manifold, how much effect could this have in
> robbing power? What are some possible causes for a powerless "B"?
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