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MGB Engine sputter upon acceleration

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1969 MGB Rdstr sputtering upon acceleration. Engine holds steady idle set a 1000rpm. Sputtering occurs when engine is reved to clear. Too rich fuel mixture? Thanks in advance for your help
 
Welcome to BCF. Many possible causes of sputter/miss on acceleration:

I'd check (1) fuel flow and fuel levels in carb bowls, (2) crud/sediment in fuel filter(s), (3) ignition (spark plug gap, timing, failing coil and/or condenser, (4) distributor rotor and wires.

How long have you had the car? When did the problem first start? Any changes made just before the problem started?

Tom M.
 
NutmegCT said:
Welcome to BCF. Many possible causes of sputter/miss on acceleration:

I'd check (1) fuel flow and fuel levels in carb bowls, (2) crud/sediment in fuel filter(s), (3) ignition (spark plug gap, timing, failing coil and/or condenser, (4) distributor rotor and wires.

How long have you had the car? When did the problem first start? Any changes made just before the problem started?

Tom M.
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And check the dashpot oil.
 
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