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Aug 31, 2016 11:10 am
Aug 31, 2016 11:10 am
Registered since: Dec 29, 2007
Location: White Waltham, Berkshire England SL6 3JH
Location: White Waltham, Berkshire England SL6 3JH
Subject: Re: Suitable Spark Plugs for 16/80?
Hi Richard,
Just doing the Compression test will give you a good idea of engine state - I can lend you one. I understood its been running pretty well, but issue on sooting up when in today's' busy traffic and hot jams is less likely to indicate rebuild - try the 5s NGK plugs first, be sure to check carburetor settings too and possible fit on shafts etc.
Today's fuels run hotter, too advanced timing causes hotter running, plus silted up radiators can also have an effect [hard water around us - maybe flush out, swill in mild acid [vinegar]. Could be a bit of all these - check and sort one at a time, and be happy to switch off in jams.
We have MG TC prone to this and in jams I now open one bonnet side to assist cooling! Cheers Christopher H White Waltham
Hi Richard,
Just doing the Compression test will give you a good idea of engine state - I can lend you one. I understood its been running pretty well, but issue on sooting up when in today's' busy traffic and hot jams is less likely to indicate rebuild - try the 5s NGK plugs first, be sure to check carburetor settings too and possible fit on shafts etc.
Today's fuels run hotter, too advanced timing causes hotter running, plus silted up radiators can also have an effect [hard water around us - maybe flush out, swill in mild acid [vinegar]. Could be a bit of all these - check and sort one at a time, and be happy to switch off in jams.
We have MG TC prone to this and in jams I now open one bonnet side to assist cooling! Cheers Christopher H White Waltham