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Re: [Mgb-v8] I have an MGB V8 question

To: "'James J.'" <m1garandusa@verizon.net>, "'The Rays'" <therays@ellijay.com>
Subject: Re: [Mgb-v8] I have an MGB V8 question
From: "Neil Moore" <neil@droopy.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:02:37 -0500
Another thing to check is your firing order.. I had my plugs changed at a
place I swear was like out of Ferris Buellers day off... I take in my red
MGB-v8 and they said.. we will take care of her.. we are professionals..
anyways.. they crossed 6 and 8 .. and I had issues

-----Original Message-----
From: mgb-v8-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:mgb-v8-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of James J.
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 6:55 PM
To: The Rays
Cc: MG-V8 List; Buick-Rover V8 List
Subject: Re: [Mgb-v8] I have an MGB V8 question

OK, I suck at diagnosing ignition problems (somebody correct me if my logic
is way off) but here goes:
 First, by "missing", do you mean "knocking"/"pinging" or is it hesitating?

If it's knocking, consider this: Do you have a vacuum-advance on your
distributor?  Might want to check for leaks/cracks.

If it's hesitating, and you have a carburetor, check your acceleration
enrichment mechanism.  Heat can cause all kinds of issues with carbs, from
mechanical binding/expansion.

If it's just one or two cylinders not firing, I don't know what to tell you
(if it;s EFI, it's remotely possible that a intermittent injector short/open
circuit could cause this)

Again, if I'm way off here, somebody correct me so I can learn from this,
too.

V/R
James J.

The Rays wrote:
> I have an MG question I hope someone can answer for me.  My car is 
> missing when it is under a load.  It only occurs when the engine has 
> gotten warm and I am gradually accelerating.  Doesn't seem to do it at 
> full throttle.  I have replace the plugs and wires but to no avail.  
> Any thoughts on what my problem might be ?
> _______________________________________________
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