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Q & A: Zenith Stromberg Carb Air Cleaner

Sunday March 17th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
I recently attempted to put a k&n filter on my zenith CD carb. The car was running fine before I put this filter on. It works fine when I replace the old filter apparatus back on the car. The car has just been completely restored ( including engine rebuild). When the k&n filter is in place the idle is rough and there are lots of flat spots on acceleration. I advanced the timing (that helped a bit) but there is still hesitation on acceleration. I also adjusted the mixture up and down and nothing seems to help. I cant figure if the car is getting too much air or too little or what. Have you ever had someone successfully install a k&n on a zenith. Can it be done.

Thanks
Mick

MICK!

The simple truth is that the Zenith Stromberg carb works ONLY with the factory air cleaner. I had to have a guy sleep overnight at my house once while I was discovering this truth!! Another time, a fellow from Texas s... read more