Head done, 4 blocks? Got any compression?? Might have a badly torqued head.
Or bad gasket.
Larry
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
> Regards,
> Glen Byrns
> '59 Bugeye
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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