First, I'd like to thank everyone who offered their advice.
Second, I'd like to mention that I am an idiot. Started her up this evening
looking to clean the air filter. I did tighten the connection of the line
from the carb to the engine, but she still ran rough. Then I notice this
random wire sparking away, and a spark plug in its place with no wire
connected to it. Turned off engine, plugged in wire, voila, smooth running
engine. What troubles me is that this wire is not fit on as well as the other
plugs, no matter how hard I push it in.
Many of you questioned my air filter. It was thought I had a K&N filter, but
I have no clue. Atop of the Weber carb is simply a small, rectangular air
cleaner with a chrome plated cover, with about 10 clamps holding it tightly
together. It certainly doesn't look clean, but now I don't know what to do.
Any advice as to what I'm dealing with here? I clearly need to replace it,
but replace it with what?
Tom
78 Midget
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