[Mgs] DGV throttle setup

[Michael MacLean]

You should not use Seafoam in your MG.  It was originally formulated for
marine 2 stroke engines to get the carbon out.  It is not compatible with 4
stoke engines no matter what the manufacturer says.  Better to use nitrogen
based fuel system cleaners like Techron and such.  Seafoam does not
stabilize the fuel for lengthy periods.  Ethanol makes it very difficult to
keep gas volatile for more than 6 months at the most.  In most cases it
goes bad in 3 months and leaves a gummy residue in your carb.  Try to find
a stabilizer that deals with the ethanol.  By the way, you probably did not
harm your engine with the Seafoam, but I would not continue to use it.
Just my opinion.
Mike MacLean
69 MGB GT
60 Bugeye
56 BN2 LeMans

On Fri, Jun 17, 2022 at 9:19 AM Paul Root <ptroot at gmail.com> wrote:

> My 1977 has been running great this year. I attribute it to using Sea Foam
> instead of (old) Stabil. That's a good thing especially for this year. My
> car has been a city car for the last 15+ years. But we decided to move this
> year, and had a 60 mile move to drive it. I had worried, since I haven't
> taken the car on any trips so really didn't know what it would do on drives
> more than 20-30 minutes.  Other than being on the freeway at 70 with
> today's barely conscious drivers, there was nothing to worry about.
>
> Anyway, a week or two back, my throttle cable broke. It has happened
> before, the connecting nut cuts into the cable a bit.   I had enough slack
> to move the connector up a few holes on the lever, and adjust the sleeve
> all the way in, to get home.   Next day, I went to a bike shop and got a
> new brake cable to replace.
>
> I also ordered a 75-76 throttle cable from Moss. That's the one with a
> metal connector on the end. I'm thinking that would make a better
> connection. Still looking at it.
>
> However, the big issue I'm having is that the brake booster hose connects
> to the port on the intake manifold right next to the throttle lever. And
> the bolt assembly can rub up against it and catch. Making a basically wide
> open throttle stuck.
>
> I have seen pictures of the DGV swapped 180 degrees so the throttle is in
> the front of the engine, and the cable would route the other way. Has
> anyone done this? How does it work? I have a manual choke, which might be
> an issue.
>
>
> On a side note, I got my newly recovered (Mr Mike's upholstery) Miata
> seats (with embroidered MG logos)  installed with new mounting rails (Crate
> Parts). They are so wonderful. Not a paid endorser, just a happy customer.
> But now it shows how badly I need new carpet.
>
> thanks,
> Paul.
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