Thanks folks for all the good advice.
I have concatenated the prompt responses to minimize List clutter:
Keith on the E-Type List wrote:
> ...issue is in the progression phase mixture. And this is
> controlled by the idle mixture screws.
Makes good sense, and the problem has been there for a long time.
Keith went on to say:
> ...have fresh gasoline...
Tank is 1/4 old gas (8 months old?) and 3/4 new (yesterday), both
93 octane.
Les on the E-Type List agrees with Keith, and states so:
> I agree with Keith, it does sound like progression...
Paul on the MG List wrote:
> Sounds like generally weak mixture...
Paul also asked about the ignition, which I did replace, but the
problem was there before the ignition work.
The mighty Wiggles on the E-Type list wrote:
> ...how old are the sparkling plug wires? I've seen them exhibit
> this behavior.
Me too, but the ignition wires are new, and the problem predates
them, as stated above.
And finally,
Mr. Smartly Pants Diddums on the TR3 List wrote,
> Thought of switching to fuel injection?
Answer: No :-P
best regards everyone, and thanks,
-rick
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