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1. No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: "Wade Shanley" <Wadesh@msn.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 97 21:04:33 UT
Let me preface this by saying that I am somewhat of a newbie. I've had problems like this before, but have never tried to tackle them myself. This will be my 1st attempt to fix a no start problem on
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01145.html (8,384 bytes)

2. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 17:28:57 -0400
This exact situation occurred with me with a non-LBC. Turned out the dufus garage personnel (not really mechanics) left the car door open over a long weekend. The dome light burning killed the batte
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01149.html (10,241 bytes)

3. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: Mark Endicott <endicott@bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 17:36:03 -0500
When you jump start your car you are bypassing the cable that connects your two 6 volt batteries together. If this wire was "open" there would be no path for the current to flow from your batteries
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01156.html (9,258 bytes)

4. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: Engelhardt <engel@metro.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 17:33:55 -0700
It's more than a little suspicious. You might check to see if the installers removed, loosened, or cut your groundstrap. Also check the wires to the battery for loose or poor connections that could h
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01164.html (8,195 bytes)

5. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: "Lishego, Michael" <MIKESL@tartan.sapc.edu>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 21:06:22 EST
It's more than a little suspicious. You might check to see if the installers removed, loosened, or cut your groundstrap. Also check the wires to the battery for loose or poor connections that could h
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01170.html (9,209 bytes)

6. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: Wizzrd1001@aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 12:26:40 -0400 (EDT)
Next time that happens, get someone to tap the solenoid on your starter while trying to crank it. This recently happened to my B, several times in fact, the first few times we tapped it, it started,
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01242.html (8,483 bytes)

7. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: Engelhardt <engel@metro.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 11:20:37 -0700
On my car the strap is near the left hand motor mount...may be different on yours. You should check for ANY loose wire connections. Ron 58 MGA
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01252.html (8,080 bytes)

8. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: mgbob@juno.com (ROBERT G. HOWARD)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 15:31:11 EDT
Wade, There are at least two ground straps on a B, and previous owners may have installed one or more additional. At the battery (batteries) there is one strap (or wire) that goes to a part of the bo
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01258.html (9,554 bytes)

9. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: PHILIPPE TUSLER <TUSLER@mp050.mv.unisys.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 12:24:00 -0700 (PDT) (19:24 UT)
your two 6 volt batteries together. If this wire was "open" there would be no path for the current to flow from your batteries and your alternator would not be able to charge. Take a close look, I'l
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01260.html (9,148 bytes)

10. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Schooler <schooler@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 18:37:46 -0700
Only one problem here. Don't believe you car will run without a battery in the electrical circuit. If there's an open in the battery-battery connection, I suspect the engine would die as soon as you
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01270.html (9,856 bytes)

11. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 19:27:22 EDT
On Tue, 24 Jun 1997 18:37:46 -0700 Bill Schooler <schooler@erols.com> SNIP HIGHLY UN-TECHNICAL RESPONSE FOLLOWS: Bill, Nope you don't need a Magneto. with a good alternator, the car will continue to
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01278.html (9,704 bytes)

12. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: tallen <tallen@csc.sctboces.org>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 20:37:56 -0400 (EDT)
Quick story: In the middle of no where on top of a mountain, the "road" is big rocks, and I'm takin' it kinda easy in my '71 B. Bigger rocks, car dies immediately. Coast like 5 miles to my friends ho
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01286.html (11,002 bytes)

13. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: mgbob@juno.com (ROBERT G. HOWARD)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 21:35:48 EDT
On Tue, 24 Jun 1997 19:27:22 EDT gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison) Rick, Here's another request for information and correction. It has been my "knowledge" that a generator could energise itself, and
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01288.html (10,539 bytes)

14. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 22:42:19 EDT
On Tue, 24 Jun 1997 21:35:48 EDT mgbob@juno.com (ROBERT G. HOWARD) Bob, The answer is yes and no. Some alternators do require a small current to energize the alternator. Some I can think of off hand
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01294.html (8,789 bytes)

15. FW: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: "Wade Shanley" <Wadesh@msn.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 97 01:02:30 UT
Well MGers... Bill wins the prize. I think (hope) I found the problem. As it turns out, one of my batteries was not seated all the way down in the compartment. I guess over time it tilted forward and
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01392.html (11,503 bytes)

16. FW: No start, Alternator? (score: 1)
Author: "Wade Shanley" <Wadesh@msn.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 97 01:13:55 UT
Sorry that was Toms suggestion. Well MGers... Bill wins the prize. I think (hope) I found the problem. As it turns out, one of my batteries was not seated all the way down in the compartment. I guess
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01393.html (11,604 bytes)

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