A typical failure mode involves the ignition cutting out as you describe =
when the ignition module gets hot. Usually it will restart w/o =
difficulty after a cool off period. I have heard of people dousing the =
module (one fellow with bodily fluid from a hany orifice) with liquid =
immediately after a cut out to get things going quickly again. Once the =
module starts to go way you have two choices, replace the module (OEM, =
CRAN, Pertronix, etc), or convert to points.
-----Original Message-----
From: Henry D. Reynolds [SMTP:hdr@ross.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 1998 2:09 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: MGB Distributer Amplifier Module
Friday My '77 B died twice on the way home (10 min drive) from work.
On both occasions I was able, w/ some difficulty to restart the car.
Once started runs fine, and it died just like the ignition was turned=20
off, so naturally I suspect either the ignition switch or the fuel pump.
I have recently dismantled ignition switch and since it works
otherwise. I suspect the fuel pump. BUT WAIT A MINUTE what about the
amplifier in the late model distributer.?=20
I have never owned a B w/o points. How does this puppy fail? All at
once or a-bit-at-a-time. What are the symptoms?
P.S. I missed the Tire Size thread will some one send me a summary?
--=20
- "I was born in a Hostess Cupcake factory before the sexual =
revolution!"
Henry D. Reynolds hdr@jump.net
FONE: (512)448-3617 3205 Clawson Rd. Austin, TX. 78704
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