mga@ffwd.bc.ca
Reply-To: bk996@FreeNet.Carleton.CA
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Spencer: This is a long shot on the overheating but I recall reading in
the Michigan Chapter NAMGAR A-Antics book that at one meeting the club
decided to check the orientation of the fan on those car that were
overheating. Three out of five had the fan blades reversed. Just a thought.
Cheers, Eric
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>Hi Folks,
>
>After a month or so off the list, I'm back on. The MG is mostly restored
>(at least it's finally drivable) and I'm pleased with the results. Just a
>couple of problems....
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>1) I'm getting a slight miss when I get above 2500 rpm. I suspect it could
>be the vacume advance but not sure how to test it. If there are other
>things I should look at let me know.
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>2) It's overheating. That's the really bad news. I've flushed the system,
>put in a new thermostat, checked the water pump, the fluid level. I have
>several small (read really tiny) leaks in the radiator...but nothing to
>lead to serious coolent loss. It takes about 10 miles and then the needle
>points dangerously close to the hot side. Any suggestions? I know I need
>the radiator fixed (have an appointment with the shop next week) but should
>it overheat that quickly even full of coolent?
>
>Thanks in advance...this project nears compleation and a good bit of it is
>due to the advice and help from folks here.
>
>Peace....
>Spencer
>1980 MGB
>Ten Mile, TN
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