MG TF Series - If Engine will Not Idle or Run Slowly

A TIlE ENGINEh-----------------
If engine will nat Idle ar run slowly
A. Check the following carburetter points :-
I. Throttle stop screws incorrectly set.
2. Throttle controls Incorrectly set.
3. Weak mixture or over-rich mixture.
4. Faulty functioning of fuel pump.
S. Carbu rette rs not prope rly synch 1"'0nised.
B. Check the following mechanical points :-
I. Sticking valves.
2. Incorrect valve clearance.
3. All'" leak in induction system.
CHECKING METHODS
Fig. A.32.
Checking the connec::ting rod (or
alignment. The indicator dial
should give the same reading at
each end o( the test bar clamped
in the llttle-end.
Fig. A.33.
Testing the connecting raj (or twist.
The test bars 5 hould rest on all (our
"V" blocks.
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