Subject: Re: [Mgs] question on mga carb tuning

From: Eric J Russell via Mgs <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:20:02 -0500

> I am in the process of trying to reset my 1622 carbs. The manual speaks of
> backing the idle screw all the way and then adding a rotation back in for
> fast idle. I couldn't get anywhere until I turned it in about four turns. 
> Is
> there a problem? Also, pushing the lifter didn't do anything, but lifting
> the piston caused the engine to die. Problem?

I believe the suggestion is to back out the idle stop screw only until the 
throttle is fully closed & then turn it in one turn. If you back out the 
screw 'all the way' then the throttle stop screw is way more than one turn 
past throttle fully closed.

How far are you lifting the piston? If you lift it a very small amount (~ 
1/32") the mixture goes slightly leaner. If you lift it a little more the 
mixture goes way leaner and the engine would die. Ideally, lifting the 
piston 1/32" causes the engine to speed up for a moment then drop down. If 
it immediately dies then it is too lean. If engine speed increases and stays 
(and increases more if you raise the piston ~ 1/16") then it is too rich.

Link to the MGA Guru's page on carbs: 
http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/carbs/carb.htm
and tuning the carbs: http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/carbs/cb130.htm

> Moved to the front carb. My piston lifter popped out and now I have
> significant sucking going on there. I presume that this will keep me from
> properly tuning the front?

The lifting pin has to be in place. It should be held in by a tiny circlip 
with a spring behind it.

> Is there a simple way to lock down the cable to the throttle; it seems
> tenuous at best?

The cable passes through a hole in the cable stop and should be firmly held 
by tightening the stop nut.
See: http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/carbs/cb114a.htm

> I presume my float bowls need to be mostly full so as to have enough fuel
> for hard acceleration? Mine have the top of the bloat about an inch down.

When full the float should be near the top of the float bowl. If you then 
remove the float the fuel will be lower (because the float's volume has been 
removed) The MGA Guru's page about tuning shows how to measure/adjust the 
float. Be sure the special washer on the central bolt of the float chamber 
is present. The fibre washer #72 shown here: 
http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29218#top must 
be in place above the lid and below the banjo fitting of the overflow pipe. 
That washer allows the float chamber to be vented. Otherwise, if not vented 
then fuel can't enter.

> I could never get the jet nut to make any difference either.

Jet bearing securing nut #15 (in the above link) must be tight to hold the 
jet bearing assembly secure. Otherwise turning the jet adjusting nut can 
allow the entire assembly to turn but not adjust the jet position to affect 
mixture change.

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC 

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From: Clayton Kirkwood via Mgs <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2016 18:41:40 -0800

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric J Russell [mailto:[email-masked]]
> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2016 1:20 PM
> To: [email-masked]
> Cc: [email-masked]
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] question on mga carb tuning
> 
> > I am in the process of trying to reset my 1622 carbs. The manual
> > speaks of backing the idle screw all the way and then adding a
> > rotation back in for fast idle. I couldn't get anywhere until I turned
it in about
> four turns.
> > Is
> > there a problem? Also, pushing the lifter didn't do anything, but
> > lifting the piston caused the engine to die. Problem?
> 
> I the suggestion is to back out the idle stop screw only until the
throttle
> is fully closed & then turn it in one turn. If you back out the screw 'all
the way'
> then the throttle stop screw is way more than one turn past throttle fully
> closed.
> 
mixture
> goes way leaner and the engine would die. Ideally, lifting the piston
1/32"
> causes the engine to speed up for a moment then drop down. If it
immediately
> dies then it is too lean. If engine speed increases and stays (and
increases more
> if you raise the piston ~ 1/16") then it is too rich.

Since it is difficult at best to know when the idle screw is all the way,
other than by feeling for a scrap where the end of the screw is, that is
what I did. Then I advanced one turn, but it took several more so that I was
getting enough  gas flow to light up the engine. That was about 1300rpm.
Raising the finger plunger on the side of the carb did nothing across the
band of adjustment for the jet. I couldn't find worse or better across a
wide band of the jet nut and ensuring the jet itself was held close to the
nut. This is all on the rear.

> > significant sucking going on there. I presume that this will keep me
> > from properly tuning the front?
> 
with a
> spring behind it.

Yeah, I remember the set up. Apparently, I didn't catch the c-clip in the
groove well enough. I remember at the time thinking the groove on the pin
was rather shallow.

> That washer allows the float chamber to be vented. Otherwise, if not
vented

All there. I will re-read Barney's page on that. I do know that if the lever
goes too low, the shut-off gets stuck open and gas flows out the jet:<)

> allow the entire assembly to turn but not adjust the jet position to
affect

Yep, it is on tight. I guess I could take the pots off the top and ensure
the jets are actually moving. I get tired of taking things off and on again.
I feel I've rebuilt 4 or 5 A's.

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From: Jack Wheeler via Mgs <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:52:14 +0000 (UTC)

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I have a 1971 MGB that has a problem with the headlight switches.=C2=A0 Bef=
ore I start replacing everything and hope for the best, I thought I would a=
sk if any of you has had a similar problem, or can suggest a possible solut=
ion.
When I push bottom of the light switch (on the dash) to the first position,=
 the parking lamps and tail lights come on.=C2=A0 OK, so far.=C2=A0 When I =
push the light switch to the second position, the headlights come on with t=
he low beam.=C2=A0 OK, again.=C2=A0 Now comes the problem.
When I move the stalk on the left side of the steering column forward (towa=
rd the dash), the lights go off (i.e. no high beams).=C2=A0 If I pull this =
stalk all the way towards me, the high beams do come on, so the bubs are ap=
parently OK.
My first thought was that it may be the high beam/low beam and direction in=
dicator switch located on the steering column.=C2=A0 Does this sound right?=
=C2=A0 Any other thoughts?
And finally, if this is the case, is this switch available, and if so, do y=
ou have a source you would recommend.
Thanks for your help.
Jack Wheeler

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headlights come on with the low beam.&nbsp; OK, again.&nbsp; Now comes the =
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=3D"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1479137175150_52058"><span id=3D"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_14=
79137175150_51637">And finally, if this is the case, is this switch availab=
le, and if so, do you have a source you would recommend.</span></div><div d=
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_3_16_0_ym19_1_1479137175150_52134"><span id=3D"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_147913717=
5150_51637">Thanks for your help.</span></div><div dir=3D"ltr" id=3D"yui_3_=
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From: "S. Carr via Mgs" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:47:17 -0500

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I hope somebody comes up with the answer to this, as I have exactly the =
same problem on our =E2=80=9871 B/GT.

After removing the steering column cowl (and putting it back together =
without breaking the plastic where the screws go is even harder than =
removal=E2=80=94good thing we had another one in the spares bin!) I =
noticed that the contact that apparently completes the =
forward-for-high-beam circuit was no longer there=E2=80=94apparently =
burned away.  So I raided our spares bin for a used stalk=E2=80=94from =
another year, as it has icons on it that the one in the car =
doesn=E2=80=99t, but the plug and all the wire colors matched and the =
=E2=80=9Cmissing=E2=80=9D contact was there=E2=80=94and plugged it in =
while things were still apart.  Still no high beams (though, like Jack, =
I can flash them by pulling the stalk backward), so I put everything =
back together with the original stalk, and try not to drive the car at =
night....

Help us both!

Sarah Carr
=E2=80=9871 B/GT in PA

From: Jack Wheeler via Mgs=20
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 6:52 PM
To: [email-masked]=20
Subject: [Mgs] Question on MGB Light Switches

I have a 1971 MGB that has a problem with the headlight switches.  =
Before I start replacing everything and hope for the best, I thought I =
would ask if any of you has had a similar problem, or can suggest a =
possible solution.

When I push bottom of the light switch (on the dash) to the first =
position, the parking lamps and tail lights come on.  OK, so far.  When =
I push the light switch to the second position, the headlights come on =
with the low beam.  OK, again.  Now comes the problem.

When I move the stalk on the left side of the steering column forward =
(toward the dash), the lights go off (i.e. no high beams).  If I pull =
this stalk all the way towards me, the high beams do come on, so the =
bubs are apparently OK.

My first thought was that it may be the high beam/low beam and direction =
indicator switch located on the steering column.  Does this sound right? =
 Any other thoughts?

And finally, if this is the case, is this switch available, and if so, =
do you have a source you would recommend.

Thanks for your help.

Jack Wheeler

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together=20
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, November 14, 2016 6:52 PM</DIV>
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From: David Councill via Mgs <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 07:56:28 -0800

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These turn signal switch units should be readily available new from Moss =
Motors and other distributers. I replaced mine at one point several =
years ago in my 71 BGT (most parts now in my 72B).

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http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=3D29081  - =
part number 27

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Also, to be sure, test the switch while the cowl is still off to insure =
the high beam part is working and not partially obstructed by the cowl.

=20

David Councill

72 B

67 BGT

64 B

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From: Mgs [mailto:[email-masked]] On Behalf Of S. Carr via =
Mgs
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 7:47 PM
To: [email-masked]
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Question on MGB Light Switches

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Help us both!

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Sarah Carr

=E2=80=9871 B/GT in PA

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vlink=3Dpurple><div class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>These turn signal switch units should be readily available new from =
Moss Motors and other distributers. I replaced mine at one point several =
years ago in my 71 BGT (most parts now in my =
72B).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><a =
href=3D"http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=3D2=
9081">http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=3D290=
81</a>=C2=A0 - part number 27<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Also, to be sure, test the switch while the cowl is still off to =
insure the high beam part is working and not partially obstructed by the =
cowl.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>David Councill<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>72 B<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>67 BGT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>64 B<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><div><div =
style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in =
0in 0in'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span>=
</b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> =
Mgs [mailto:[email-masked]] <b>On Behalf Of </b>S. Carr via =
Mgs<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, November 14, 2016 7:47 PM<br><b>To:</b> =
[email-masked]<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Mgs] Question on MGB Light =
Switches<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>I hope somebody =
comes up with the answer to this, as I have exactly the same problem on =
our =E2=80=9871 B/GT.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p=
></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>After removing =
the steering column cowl (and putting it back together without breaking =
the plastic where the screws go is even harder than removal=E2=80=94good =
thing we had another one in the spares bin!) I noticed that the contact =
that apparently completes the forward-for-high-beam circuit was no =
longer there=E2=80=94apparently burned away.&nbsp; So I raided our =
spares bin for a used stalk=E2=80=94from another year, as it has icons =
on it that the one in the car doesn=E2=80=99t, but the plug and all the =
wire colors matched and the =E2=80=9Cmissing=E2=80=9D contact was =
there=E2=80=94and plugged it in while things were still apart.&nbsp; =
<u>Still</u> no high beams (though, like Jack, I can flash them by =
pulling the stalk backward), so I put everything back together with the =
original stalk, and try not to drive the car at =
night....<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p=
></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Help us =
both!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p=
></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Sarah =
Carr<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>=E2=80=9871 =
B/GT in PA</span><span =
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From: "S. Carr via Mgs" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:38:27 -0500

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Thanks David =E2=80=93 I  know a replacement is available, but =
I=E2=80=99m baffled as to why the second, apparently good, unit =
didn=E2=80=99t work either....

Sarah

From: David Councill via Mgs=20
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:56 AM
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Subject: Re: [Mgs] Question on MGB Light Switches

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67 BGT

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<DIV>Thanks David =E2=80=93 I&nbsp; know a replacement is available, but =
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:56 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=[email-masked]=20
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Mgs] Question on MGB Light =
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turn signal switch units should be readily available new from Moss =
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other distributers. I replaced mine at one point several years ago in my =
71 BGT=20
(most parts now in my 72B).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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#1f497d'><A=20
href=3D"http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=3D2=
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