a smoke screen like....
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Re: a smoke screen like....
that would definitely warrant a visit to the doctor.
Re: a smoke screen like....
Do you have a breather control valve? If so a split diaphragm will produce impressive smoke screens. Ask me how I know....
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
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Re: a smoke screen like....
Hi Neil,Neil MG wrote:Do you have a breather control valve? If so a split diaphragm will produce impressive smoke screens. Ask me how I know....
Er - I've never heard of one of those .. where would I find one on the car? Presumably in the pipe from the carburettor area to the engine head cover ?
Doug
Re: a smoke screen like....
Not sure it was ever fitted on a minor, but standard on early 1275 Midget engines. If it's not obvious (like a mushroom sitting on the top of the inlet manifold) you don't have one!
Shame, as it's an easy fix for huge smoke screens! My 1969 Midget had that problem back in the 1980's
Shame, as it's an easy fix for huge smoke screens! My 1969 Midget had that problem back in the 1980's
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1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
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Re: a smoke screen like....
Huh.
Must be the rings or valve guides on mine then.
Must be the rings or valve guides on mine then.
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Re: a smoke screen like....
I have to agree with those who say "worn engine".
If it has recently been re-build, I would question the effectiveness of the re-build.
If it has recently been re-build, I would question the effectiveness of the re-build.
Cheers John - all comments IMHO
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