Oil running down the valve guides while parked?
William T Snyder, II had this to say:
>Thanks for your responses to my question about Mikuni carbs. To recap the
>history of my current problem, the 72 MGB-GT bought last week and fitted
>with Mikuni sidedraft carbs was running fine. Then suddenly it began
>running roughly and losing power. The first cylinder plug, I first
>thought was gas fouled, but after maximally leaning the fuel mixture, I
>believe that the plug may be fouled by a light film of oil. It seems to
>foul immediately after starting, as the engine runs roughly from the get
>go. The cylinder is getting good fire.The car is fitted with electronic
>ignition, I think Crane. The other three plugs appear normal.
>Any ideas or suggestions out there? Thanks to everyone helping.
>
>Bill Snyder
>66 MGB
>72 MGB-GT
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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