[TR] Yellow plugs - the conclusion

[Adrian Jones]

Hi folks,
Well I think the problem has been solved - junk in the carb jets.
I took straw (from a spray bottle), put it over the jet (dome and piston removed, carb still on car) and blew down it while looking into the (emptied) float bowl.
Saw small black particles blown out.
Encouraged by this, I reassambled carbs and cleaned out jets as per recommended technique in Haynes, ie rev the engine and hold the palm of your hand over the carb throat.  Produces a serious vacuum that helps suck any crud out of the jet.
Took the car for a test drive and whoopee all plugs are back to a nice tan-brown color.
Just to be on the safe side I then replaced all the rubber fuel hoses from the fuel pump to the carbs.
(I cut open a section of the old rubber (8 years old) but it looked just fine)
Now, if the weather would cool down somewhat I'll be cruising - record high temperatures expected tomorrow - 101F
Cheers,  Adrian TS 58325