- 1. Tried everything ... still won't start! (score: 1)
- Author: DuhCaddyhm <wadleigh@syix.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2000 02:36:13 -0800
- 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
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- 2. Re: Tried everything ... still won't start! (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 06:45:13 -0600
- Off a notch? Better check the chain and sprockets. Could be loose enough that it is jumping cogs. REally misses up the timing. -- Bob Shaw Check out Shaw's Garage at http://www.mlcltd.com/shawsgarage
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- 3. Re: Tried everything ... still won't start! (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@core.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2000 07:44:07 -0500
- Go back to the basics, and don't assume anything without checking: 1: Spark - Yes/no and when. Pull a spark plug lead, hold it with insulated pliers about 1/4" away from ground, have someone crank th
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- 4. RE: Tried everything ... still won't start! (score: 1)
- Author: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 07:49:14 -0500
- To start with: get a spark plug out, connect the HT lead to it again and hold the plug against the engine. Crank or have cranked and watch if there is a spark. If not so, disconnect condensator. Good
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00068.html (8,625 bytes)
- 5. Re: Tried everything ... still won't start! (score: 1)
- Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
- Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 20:20:52 -0000
- Plug lead order? It's 1342 counting anti-clockwise on the B. PaulH.
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00084.html (8,855 bytes)
- 6. Re: Tried everything ... still won't start! (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>
- Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:26:04 -0800
- Chris Kotting has a good check list. I assume you static-set the timing to be pretty close to what it ought to be. I would recommend the compression test if it isn't ignition related. I replaced my
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- 7. RE: Tried everything ... still won't start! (score: 1)
- Author: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 02:18:13 -0500
- Just try to compare the lead - plug connection following order with another Cheers, Hans Plug lead order? It's 1342 counting anti-clockwise on the B. PaulH. -- Original Message -- From: DuhCaddyhm <w
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