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1980 Other euro MGB 1.8L Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Backfire
Posted to European Driveability on 8/10/2000

Hello,

We have a 1980 MGB, don't see too many of these. This car has a weber single downdraft conversion. The car spits and backfires thru the carb. We pulled the carb apart and cleaned all the jets, but the problem is no better. I retarded the timing to spec...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1980 Other euro MGB

VIN GHN5UL4771
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl
SymptomsHesitation, Surge, Stall, Backfire
OccursAlways, Under Load
Misc.Weber Conversion
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1980 Other euro MGB

VIN GHN5UL4771
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl
SymptomsHesitation, Surge, Stall, Backfire
OccursAlways, Under Load
Misc.Weber Conversion