[Spridgets] Skanky Miss (LBC)

Jim Juhas james.f.juhas at snet.net
Sat May 17 21:44:00 MDT 2008


Check compression?

Checkvalve clearances and condition of valve train?

I had experienced similar symptoms with an MGB.  It was a clogged fuel filter starving the carbs, but it sounds like you already checked those parts.

Jim 
1957 MGA #311

-----Original Message-----

From:  "Bud Pazur" <bpazur at excel.net>
Subj:  [Spridgets] Skanky Miss (LBC)
Date:  Sat May 17, 2008 10:31 pm
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To:  "Team Thicko" <team-thicko at autox.team.net>,        "Spridgets"<spridgets at autox.team.net>

Help - the Wisco driving season is finally here and my Bugeye is 'missing' in
action.

I've got a terrible miss at medium throttle and low speed under load. When I
put it into second it just stutters. At higher speeds it still doesn't wind
out. This all started last Autumn. When I rev it in the garage I can hear the
hint of a miss. After test drives, sometimes one or more plugs are sooty,
often times all are clean. It idles well.

I didn't make any changes before this happened. Details: stock 1275, twin HS2s
w/ AAC needles and blue springs, Facet fuel pump with Holley regulator,
Mallory dual point dizzy and coil, new wires, NGK 6ES plugs.

I get a good steady spark at all cylinders per timing light. Timing is good;
advance is good. I checked the carbs many times, also switched and switched
out suction discs and chambers. I checked the jets, moved the flats in and
out. Tried different levels of dashpot oil (10W). I checked the floats.

What am I 'missing' here?  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Hurry
- the Wisco driving season isn't that long!


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