Thanks to all who offered their suggestions.
The problem was a combination of;
Low oil level in the carbs
Dirty air cleaners (very dirty!!)
Faulty fuel pressure regulator
And, the guys at the body shop "adjusted" the carbs.......
Thanks for all your help!
Kevin V.
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Original Message;
> Hey All,
>
> I got a call from a friend who has a Spitfire. The car has been at
the
> paint shop for the past 4 or 5 months. The paint is finally finished
and he
> has begun to drive it.
>
> The car is a 1500, 20 over on the bore, mild street cam, dual 1.5
SU's,
> electric fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator. The motor is in
excellent
> condition with about 5000 miles on a very well done rebuild.
>
> It ran great when he took it to the paint shop but some problems have
> surfaced.
>
> It won't idle very well and it runs rough. He pulled the plugs and
they
> were "black" from running rich. New plugs and 60 miles later - same
thing.
>
> First, I will clean and check the carbs, which I suspect is the
problem.
>
> Since I'm accustomed to the 1275, my question is:
>
> Is there anything specific to the 1500 I should be aware of?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kevin V.
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