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Q & A: Downdraft Weber
Thursday June 28th, 2007
John,
I have a question I hope you can answer. Or direct my attention to your website.
The 1980 MGB I bought had the Stromberg carb replaced with a Weber downdraft. It seems that my fuel consumption is high and my exhaust is a bit gassy smelling. I get about 14 MPG. Isn’t that a bit low?
Can you suggest if it is low what I might do?
Thanks in advance.
Eric
Eric!
Most carb problems are really ignition problems. Try this:
Time your MGB at 32 BTDC at about 4500 rpm, vacuum disconnected. Then, ensure that the vacuum is attached to the MANIFOLD vacuum port (highest on d... read more
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Tip of the Day
It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot
stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the
top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself,
your passenger, and all others on the road.
John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)