Dan Ray wrote:
>
> Another beautiful day here in Kentucky just made for MGs! The tonneau is on
> and looks great. :) Many thanks for all the great advice! (Revolving punch
> "pliers" - Sears, $9.95)
> NOW....I had to go and mess things up! :(
> I decided to replace the dizzy cap, wires, condensor, rotor and points as
> recommended for a car like mine, newly bought.
> Guess what? It wouldn't start...Grrrrr.
> I went back and replaced all the old parts (which were working fine,
> dammit), except the points, which I adjusted several times, trying various
> gaps just off and on the required .035 -.040 mm. Nada!
> What's the simplest, stupidest reason that anyone has found to be a cause of
> this situation? No, I didn't forget to put the rotor back in, but almost! :)
> I know its goota be something easy since the ignition was fine until I
> messed with it. I checked the wire placement and they're correct. Anyone had
> faulty points outta the box that would cause a no-start?
> TIA
> I know I've been taking more than giving for the most part since on the
> list...but someday all my trials and tribulations will provide help to
> another...
>
> Dan - back aching...boy that dizzy is in a bad place isn't it?
> '73 B
Dan,
I had that problem once when I forgot to put the plastic insulating
washer on the distributor post where the coil wire attaches. It
grounded the coil all the time and of course the car wouldn't start.
Even though the points open and close and look like it should work.
The good news is that it only took me two days to figure out what I
had done.
Don't tell anyone.
--
Mark
70 Midget
Nashville, Tennessee
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