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1965 MIdget engine problems

January 22, 2020 at 12:47 PM

Hi All

I need some advice as it feels that I’m out of options. My MG starts fine but when it is up to temperature it fades and cuts out. This fault came on very suddenly in November, up to that point it had been running ok. I have already: replaced the fuel pump and checked supply, centred the carb jets and replaced the carb valves and gaskets. I’ve also swopped the coil over and checked resistance, replaced the leads and distributor and replaced the plugs. I hadn’t been putting an additive in the fuel which I have also now done as I thought that it might be something to do with the fuel octane rating. My wife is now not happy with all the bits that I’ve bought so I need help. Any fresh ideas ?????

Many thanks, Chris

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Re: 1965 MIdget engine problems

March 16, 2021 at 11:02 PM

I was having problems with a BGT, starting, idling but running rough even stopping whilst moving - turned out the ethanol in the petrol was absorbing atmospheric water to the point where it separated. When the car moved, the water sloshed around so some of it got pulled up the fuel line. I worked this out when I let fuel flow into a container and found after a few minutes it had separated