can not get motor to idle every time take foot of pedal it stalls the only way to get it to idle is to pull choke out and after a few seconds it revs up push choke in will idle but roughly for while then stalls any help thanks on this problem

Tried adjusting the idle screw on the carby?

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1965 Morris Mini Deluxe - 998cc SC12

tried that still didn't work

when did this start?

what changed?

did it happen suddenly, or gradually get worse?

how does it drive otherwise?

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this has been ongoing problem for some time say last 6mths or so just wondering if it could be needle or something

there are a hell of a lot of variables - I reckon most suggestions will be a stab in the dark

get a workshop manual out, pull the carb apart, reassemble it and go from there

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thanks will try that

mine was doing this - at best could get it to idle for 10-20 seconds before conking out, turned out it was running too rich, just leaned her off a little and the idle was much better.

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tim
68 Deluxe 1293, HIF44, megajolt/EDIS4, daihatsu alternator..

'a mini is for life, not just for christmas!'

It's either one of two things, causing the same problem.
1. Carb has a leak, most likely the Throttle shaft has worn.
2. Manifold gasket is damaged,worn or manifold is loose. Check the bolts are tight first.

Turn the car on and pour water over the manifold first, what does it do?
If nothing pour some over the carn(not down it's throat of course) What does it do?

Let us know what you get.

Of course if you havne't ever had it tuned, it may well be running lean as the above boys have suggested

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