Matthew,
I think Kelvin is right on here, it's more than likely the fuse box
connections, including where the fuses clip into the fuse box.
I had the same symptoms as you 7 years ago. I clean all the metal
connections in the fuse box, reconnected it using a bit a dielectric grease
and have not had a problem since.
Mark
Corunna, Ont
73 MGBGT
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Electrical Problem
To: "Matthew Milkevitch" <mmilkevitch@yahoo.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
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Matt:
This sounds like a typical fuse box continuity problem. Disconect the
battery (ies), mark the wires plugged into the fuse box and then remove
them all. Remove the fuse box and clean the connections on the back side
of it. You will see where there is a strap connecting the fuse clips.
Usually the problem occurs when corrosion gets in between the strap and
the fuse clip. It's not a bad idea to replace the fuse box, as all of
the connectors are going to be suspect by this time.
I'm pretty sure my 1970 has the same problem, as the last time I drove
it the pump and ignition started to get intermittant, just as I was
getting home in the dark after a day of canyon blasting.
Kelvin Dodd
1970 MGB needs TLC
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