For a systematic approach you might like to have a look at the web site
below and select 'Spanners', 'Electrics' and 'Won't Start'. Also covers the
V8 ...
PaulH
http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Pfau <apfau@ismi.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 4:03 PM
Subject: No Spark - MGB-GT-V8
> Hi All,
> I'm in process of ressurecting my factory V-8 which has been setting for a
few years (having a family can slow down the hobby a little apparently). I
have the fuel system pretty well flushed out and fuel pump working again. A
new battery and hopefully the brake system flushed.
> I have had no spark to the plugs since I started. I took the distributor
off and did a general clean-up (filed points, cleaned contacts, reset gap
etc.) as well as replaced a broken rotor, and put in a new condensor but
still no spark. There does not appear to be spark at the points. I guess
I'll start back tracking. Does anyone have a systematic approach that works
well for them? How about a way to bench test the coil and/or condensor?
> Any and all help will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks In Advance,
> Alan Pfau and a V-8 waiting to be reacquainted for a few rides before
winter.
>
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