Robert,
Regarding the fuses, I had written John Twist quite a while back. Here's his
reply:
Mike!
I've just rediscovered your email in a "lost" file in my Outlook Express.
The fuses have a 17 amp "continuous" rating and a 35 amp "temporary" rating.
I think simple 20 amp fuses from NAPA would be just fine!
John
FAST FORWARD!
John H Twist
University Motors Ltd
6490 Fulton Street East
Ada, Michigan 49301
(616) 682 0800
www.universitymotorsltd.com
Hope this helps.....
Mike '79B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Guinness" <rjglaw@swbell.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 11:22 AM
Subject: Spark Plug and fuse replacements on 77 MGB
> This is my first time, so be gentle and still respect me in the
> morning. I have a 77 MGB with a 45D distributor that was "stored" for
> twenty years.
>
> 1. The MG Enthusiast Archives from 1998 suggest using a NGK BPR6E VG
> spark plug gapped to .035. I have been told by my local parts retailer
> (NAPA) that this plug is not made and is replaced by a plug that is
> gapped to .025 with the notation "Do not re-gap". A different parts
> dealer (Advance Auto Parts) suggested using a Bosch Platinum 4216 plug
> also gapped to .025.
>
> 2. I have a 77 MGB with a 45D distributor that was "stored" for
> twenty years. I want to replace the fuses before hunting for the many
> surprises that I am sure Lord Lucas has left for me. The fuses in the
> car (4) are all glass types with thin wire (not the modern blades) and
> say "35A 17 amps continuous" on the paper with the glass.
>
> What are the current (no pun intended) recommendations for replacement
> plugs and fuses for a 77 MGB? Why the change in gapping on the "newer"
> plugs? Can I just use AGC-30 fuses? Nothing in the Buss "British Car
> Assortment" seemed to match.
>
> Thank you . . . (I think I need a cigarette.)
>
> Robert Guinness
> 75 Midget
> 77 MGB
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