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Re: [Mgs] stromberg tuning/repair?

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Subject: Re: [Mgs] stromberg tuning/repair?
From: "Pete Chast" <pchast@francomm.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:39:30 -0500
did you check the ignition timing?

On Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:22:06 -0500, Aubrey Schneider <aschneider@shaw.ca>  
wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>
> I have been lurking on & off for a while, observing the concern about
> traffic.
>
> Maybe this will  help.
>
> I need to do a complete retuning of my Stromberg. From the height of the
> butterfly ( don't know what else to call ) to timing & finally the  
> setting of
> the carb. As age overtakes me, I'm not able to follow the manual.
>
> Here is the problem. A "well versed garage" took it upon them selves, at  
> my
> request to get the 75 B thru'Aircare. (smog control) they got it passed  
> but
> when attempting to bring back the performance side, they gave me back a  
> B that
> misses constantly, has no power up hills & overheats ( steam billowing  
> from
> the rad), doesn't start for a long time while cranking. Oil in the dash  
> pot
> always.
>
> Is there someone out there who would be prepared to help  me set this  
> carb up
> for both performance & reasonable fuel consumption.
>
> I live in North Vancouver BC Canada so any local help would really be
> appreciated.
>
> Best wishes & a healthy New Year.
> ps.I have a timing light etc.
> Aubrey
> 75 BE
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