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1. 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: "Keith Gernert" <kgernert@triad.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 22:33:08 -0400; Over the weekend I pulled the spark plugs in my 79B to re-examine their gap, found them black with soot. OK, so it's running too rich. I suspected as much. I also suspect this is the cause of the car; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00271.html (7,939 bytes)
2. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 10:20:29 -0700; I think I read somewhere the Gunson company located in the UK makes such a device. I don't know if they are available in the US, or thier cost I have used the Color Tune and it helps alot to get the; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00297.html (8,226 bytes)
3. RE: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: MGB <MGB@shoyer.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 12:11:29 -0400; Moss sells them, part number 386-220, for $179.95. One of the dealers on the list might have a better price. --Steve (1980 MGB) I think I read somewhere the Gunson company located in the UK makes suc; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00304.html (7,740 bytes)
4. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 11:48:16 -0500; Hi Keith, If it's runnimg so rich that it loads up after an extended idle, I suspect something is wrong with it. I don't have any experience with ZS carbs but my general experience with pollution-con; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00306.html (7,898 bytes)
5. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: Eugene Harrison <eugh@2xtreme.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 18:20:57 -0700; On 4 Jun 2000, Keith Gernert asked-- The following worked for me on my 79B and was verified by passing California smogcheck II. I read about this technique whilst reading up on Fuel injection tuning; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00345.html (9,746 bytes)
6. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:00:08 +0100; An analyser may work for setting up a single carb but not twins, since the most important thing on the latter is balance. You may like to look at the info on twin SUs on the web site below - select '; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00426.html (8,977 bytes)
7. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: "Keith Gernert" <kgernert@triad.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:48:35 -0400; Someone's reply mentioned the automatic choke. Having thought about it, that is definitely something I need to look at. The car starts very nicely, and will usually idle when cold. Not like it should; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00471.html (7,930 bytes)
8. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>; Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2000 21:56:54 -0700; I think you want the article on tuning the late 70's models, entitled "Those Damned Zenith Strombergs". You can email John Twist at VRHS43A@prodigy.com and get a copy. It's also posted somewhere, tho; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00473.html (8,553 bytes)
9. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: "Keith Gernert" <kgernert@triad.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 07:10:21 -0400; I found a reference to it here: http://www.mgcars.org.uk/namgbr/techtips.htm But that page claims the article is "too long to post". I will e-mail him and ask for a copy. Thank you very much for the; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00484.html (7,929 bytes)
10. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:13:41 -0400; Pay close attention to the motion, clearances, and geometry of the choke linkages. My Haynes service manual for MGs outlines the proper set up for the choke. When I serviced it (on a '79 B) I found; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00486.html (8,709 bytes)
11. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: Eugene Balinski <eugeneb@nni.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2000 21:16:38 -0300; The present issue of the Moss Motors Catalog has a very nice article on tuning and troubleshooting the Z-S carbs by no other than John Twist ! It appears on page 29 of Catalog # MGB-13 Gene Balinski; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00532.html (9,129 bytes)

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