You might have put the points in wrong and are grounding things
out. Are you getting spark at the plugs?
...Art
On Sun, 29 Mar 1998, Dan Ray wrote:
> Another beautiful day here in Kentucky just made for MGs! The tonneau is on
> and looks great. :) Many thanks for all the great advice! (Revolving punch
> "pliers" - Sears, $9.95)
> NOW....I had to go and mess things up! :(
> I decided to replace the dizzy cap, wires, condensor, rotor and points as
> recommended for a car like mine, newly bought.
> Guess what? It wouldn't start...Grrrrr.
> I went back and replaced all the old parts (which were working fine,
> dammit), except the points, which I adjusted several times, trying various
> gaps just off and on the required .035 -.040 mm. Nada!
> What's the simplest, stupidest reason that anyone has found to be a cause of
> this situation? No, I didn't forget to put the rotor back in, but almost! :)
> I know its goota be something easy since the ignition was fine until I
> messed with it. I checked the wire placement and they're correct. Anyone had
> faulty points outta the box that would cause a no-start?
> TIA
> I know I've been taking more than giving for the most part since on the
> list...but someday all my trials and tribulations will provide help to
> another...
>
> Dan - back aching...boy that dizzy is in a bad place isn't it?
> '73 B
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