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Re: Backfire

To: "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Backfire
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 10:40:37 -0700
Have you confirmed that the spark plug wires are attached in the correct 
firing order, and all are functioning? It might idle on 3 cylinders, but 
revving it floods the exhaust with fuel. Just a guess...

RETWIZBANG@aol.com had this to say:

>I've been patiently trying to get a 1969 MGB to run for about a month.  So 
>far, I have cleaned and sealed the gas tank, installed all new fuel hoses, 
>filter, tune-up, and I switched the Weber which came with the car for 
>original SU dual carbs.  I have the same symptoms as before - BACKFIRE - 
>through the exhaust and carbs.  The car idles fine, but as soon as I rev, it 
>backfires like crazy - the mothers grab their youngns for fear of a drive-by 
>shooting (automatic weapons fire).  Any clues?  Thanks.
>
>Rich Townsend
>Manassas, VA
>69 MGB
>75 TR6
>


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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.


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