Sounds like a fuel supply problem. Check fuel pump output, fuel filters,
float levels, condition of fuel lines, tank output blockage, fuel tank vent
line.
John
>Hello All,
>
>Hope everyone's holidays were pleasant. I've been away for the last few
>months because of school and I really hate to return to the list with a
>problem, but ... :) I'm having some trouble with my '71 MGB (and am slowly
>going insane) and could use some help.
>
>The poor LBC is choking to death every time I accelerate (at least thats
>what it sounds like). The car idles and will rev smoothly while sitting
>still without any missing, spitting, backfiring, or faultering. Once in
>gear and the car starts to move, however, it coughs and spits and stumbles
>horribly until I stop accelerating and hold the RPMs steady (while it is
>stumbling, the alternator light is blinking in sync with the sputtering and
>the radio is turning off and on...also in sync. I tried disconnecting the
>alternator...this did nothing). At constant RPM, at any speed and in any
>gear, it runs wonderfully. The choke is functioning, and the position has
>no effect on the sputtering. The carbs were rerbuilt by Jim Taylor in
>Oklahoma just a few months ago and the car ran fine for over a month after
>I reinstalled them. I've replaced the plugs, checked the timing and points
>gap, and checked for fuel flow.
>
>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, and I'll say "Thanks!" in
>advance.
>
>A reply to the list is fine, or feel free to contact me directly if you like.
>
>Regards,
>
>Alan Lott
>Auburn University
>
>1971 MGB
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