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RE: Distributor Problem

To: <ps@ecst.csuchico.edu>
Subject: RE: Distributor Problem
From: <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 1997 20:20:51 -0500
>>I replaced the arm, cap, capacitor, contacts, plugs,
>>and wires.  I gapped everything correctly, and
>>replaced the distributor.  Now the car fails to start.
>>
>Tip from the Moss MGA Catalog ...
>
>  "No spark?  The most common tune-up problem
>   results when a set of new points is installed and the
>   car refuses to run.  Double check the condenser and
>   terminal wire; they must be insulated from the point
>   set.  It's common to place them on top of the insulator,
>   which grounds them to the distributor body.  The
>   insulator washer must be fitted under the point spring,
>   and the condenser mounted securely to the breaker
>   plate."
>
>If you've got spark then the check the firing order ... to
>make sure that you didn't get a plug wire crossed up
>... it should be 1,3,4,2.
>
>Hmmm ... just took one last look at your post and realized
>that you removed the dizzy ... so I assume that you set
>the ignition timing?
>
>Keep us posted on your progess ...
>
>Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
>                            '61 MGA 1600 MkII
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