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Q & A: running too rich

Saturday March 30th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John, Thank you for setting me straight on leaning my TD. I called you during tech hour earlier this month about black smoke, fouled plugs, and 8 mpg. You gave me 4 suggestions; The 1st was to disconnect the chokes. When I did this the front carb choke slammed closed. The rod connecting the levers was about 1/4 inch short, thus leaving the choke partially operating. I should have called you 3 sets of plugs ago, to say nothing of 1200 miles at 8 mpg. Things are very smooth now and I am getting 22 mpg. Should I try any gas additive to help clean out the mess I may have created in the combustion chambers or manifold?

Thanks again
Bob ellis

Bob!

I think a high speed run will clean the plugs better than any can of magic. Make certain you're using the correct plugs! Very often the head has been exchanged and the plug that SHOULD fit the car is wrong. Measure the... read more