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RE: Tried everything ... still won't start!

To: wadleigh@syix.com, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Tried everything ... still won't start!
From: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 07:49:14 -0500
To start with: get a spark plug out, connect the HT lead to it again and
hold the plug against the engine. Crank or have cranked and watch if there
is a spark.
If not so, disconnect condensator.

Good luck

-----Original Message-----
From: DuhCaddyhm [mailto:wadleigh@syix.com]
Sent: donderdag 2 november 2000 11:36
To: MGs
Subject: Tried everything ... still won't start!


Hi All !!
I'm new to the list, but have actually been here for a while.  Lots of
great info and fun.  Now I need a bit of "MG expertise"!

Problem:  '74 Midget.  Won't start.  Turns over and acts like it's
trying, but just hasn't enough oomph.  Had the head done, drove it home
(four blocks) and hasn't started since.  Here's what I've already
done/checked ..... what's next???

New plugs, gapped right (second set); new plug wires, all correctly
aligned on the distrib cap.  Starter replaced, works great.  Battery
new, fully charged, new cables, clean terminals, connections good.
Coil, CB points, condenser all replaced (seem to be okay), gaps and
connections good, current at the points and coil is good.  Rechecked and
reset the valve clearances.  Pulled the distrib and realigned the drive
dog correctly (it was out about a notch).  Just for grins and giggles I
replaced the radiator and put in a new stereo and speakers, thinking it
would make sooth the beast .. no such luck.

So where do I go from here???  Thanks for the help!

Sue, northern California (which is also bigger than Wales)
'74 Midget
'65 Midget
'65 MG-1100


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