Along with Jason's comment about how it dies, is 50 mph the critical
value here, or is it when the temperature reaches a certain level?
-Dan
> ----------
> From: Jason F. Dutt[SMTP:jason@markerman.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 1998 11:19 AM
> To: Arts Council; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: engine dies
>
> Hhhmmm... It's hard to say for me unless I know more. Once again,
> does the
> car quit running immediately, without a single cough, or does it
> sputter a
> bit before it quits. This is a crucial indicator to tell if your
> search
> should start with the electrical or fuel system...
>
> =J=
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arts Council <artscape@clas.net>
> To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, August 20, 1998 2:07 PM
> Subject: engine dies
>
>
> >I have a 1971 MGB, that until now has been a good runner. Recently it
> >started dying when left to idle for more than a few minutes and
> >occasionally (once or twice a day!) dying when reaching speeds in
> excess of
> >around 50 mph. I can always restart the car immediately, but I don't
> know
> >how long my luck will hold out. I replaced the fuel filter, but that
> didn't
> >help. I have had suggestions including, the coil, the fuel pump, or
> even
> >just the ground. Please help!!!!!!! It is my daily driver. And I
> don't want
> >to replace everything until I get it right.
> >
> >Thank you,
> >Daniel North
> >71 MGB, BRG (owned for 5 months)
> >
> >
>
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