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MGB Dashpots not synchronized

Carlbanan56

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Hi, I am wondering how I can get my dashpots on my HIF4 CU carburetors to be synchronized. The front carbs dashpot is much harder to lift and drops quite a bit slower than the rear. On top of this, the rear dashpot has a lot more free play. I thought this might have been a result of mix-up pistons. But after switching them the rear dashpot still has a lot more freeplay. Could this be a result of an old spring or damper? Does any of this matter? I am young and inexperienced, could I please get some advice on this, all answers are appreciated.

The car is an MGB from 1975 that has not been used since 1994.
 

mezy

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have you removed clean and put back the pistons and used fresh oil in them, not sure what oil is advised or available where you are
 

DrEntropy

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If the jet in the body of the front one is not centered, the needle may be dragging on it.
 

drooartz

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If the jet in the body of the front one is not centered, the needle may be dragging on it.
I had to do just that on my MGB last summer. Easy to adjust, made a real difference.
 
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