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From: "RD Williford" <dan_mgs@verizonmail.com>
> Lost the muffler on I-64 this evening. Then got home to find that my Moss
>order
> was received, but the carb needle (AAU) is out-of-stock....
>
> Would like to replace rear carb needle with this (AAU for PO-replacement
> HIF4/AUD493 carbs), as it matches the (new) front needle. Moss had it
> backordered many moons ago when I did the rebuild (sent only one), so I tuned
> the carbs with two different needles (I know, not smart...). But 9 months
>later
> and still backordered seems odd... front carb (new needle) is burning clean
>with
> rear (old needle) running slightly rich, which makes sendse to me due to
>airflow
> and carb positioning.
>
> Car runs great (with the exception of lumpy idle), and is a rolling
>restoration
> pushed along by recent total-loss of my daily driver (subaru) to an
>unfortunate
> hydroplaning incident (no, AWD and ABS do not help when skating in a car on a
> big puddle).
>
> 120 miles round trip for the last two days and no unfortunate happenings
>except
> for the muffler... And excessive RPMs at interstate speeds (really need 5 sp.
> conversion <thanks BobH> or overdrive).
>
> Any recommendations on exhaust systems? I'm thinking of taking to a muffler
>shop
> to have them weld on straight pipe + new muffler (rather than dual muffler
>setup
> as original). Like the price of the Monza system, but not sure I can order
>and
> have a local shop install (I'm game for doing most any car-related
> repair/maintenance work, but detest exhaust!).
>
> Any listers in SW Indiana know of a good (and reasonable) exhaust shop that
> wouldn't turn away a B?
>
> Thanks-
> Dan
> 71 BGT
Not sure where you are in SW Indiana, but if you've never met Tucker Madawick
(http://www.autosportinc.com) ou should givehim a call. I don't think he is
attending MG2006 so he maybe available.
Gordie Bird
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