Forgive me if this is a duplicate. I'm not sure just how this list
works yet.
My '71 MGB is my daily-use car. Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring.
I can tell you that you can't go in more than 6-inches of snow (studded
tires or no) because the wheels leave the ground.
About a month or so ago I had a new (if you believe my mechanic)
radiator put in. Since then the car has been running hot and with the
onset of real warm weather, I had to pull my thermostat other wise the
temp gauge went right up to the white square at "H".
But even without the thermostat, driving along at highway speeds
(70-75) she is still almost pegged at the "H".
Now, I'm ready to replace the water pump except that I also have the
following problem and am thinking it may be related.
When starting off - like from a light - (warmed up), I give 'er gas and
she s..l..o..w..l..y starts off and then Oh My God! Here We
Goooooo!!!!
Then, we get up to cruising speed - let's say 65, and step on the gas
and --- nothing happens.
We accelerate - slowly - to about 70 and then, nada. Put your foot
through the floorboards and hold it there and the car won't go over
4500 rpm's.
(which may be good because I won't be able to over-rev and blow the
engine, but is absolutely no fun.)
And, if I drive like that, my gas mileage is about 15, maybe 16 MPG.
It was around 20 highway driving.
And, lastly, as I drive along at 65, foot steady, no attempt at
accelerating - since it won't anyway - the engine "hiccups", that is,
it's as if someone reaches down and shuts the ignition.
It only lasts a second and then off we go.
Any suggestions? I drive to Augusta and Bangor on a regular basis and
the heat, hiccups and fuel consumption is getting me down.
Cordially,
Michael Torrusio, Jr.
Paralegal
Manager
Research Associates, LLC
P. O. Box 18194
Portland, ME 04112
207.252.5787
researchassociatesllc.com
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