One very very common circumstance is corrosion on the terminal clamps. This
may not be particularly visible, but try removing the clamps and cleaning
them and the posts, and refitting. I find this needs to be done at least
once a year to avoid similar mysterious electrical maladies.
on 5/3/01 2:22 PM, Gonaj@aol.com at Gonaj@aol.com wrote:
> HELP! Is there some circuit breaker hidden in a '76 MGB?
>
> I have been having a recurring problem with mine. Occasionally I will try to
> start it and nothing. No sound of a solenoid, no lights, no power to the
> fuse block. Leave it for a few hours and go back it will start fine. I have
> checked the bat when this happens and there is voltage at the terminals but
> nowhere else on the car. I have tried giggling the ignition switch, turning
> it off and on repeatedly but nothing seems to work but to just let it set.
>
> Could use some suggestions.
>
> George
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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