Jim, Thanks for the tip. But, already replaced the points and condenser
with a Crane Optical Ignition System (XR700). I'm going to check all the
other electrical connections again. (I redid most of the connections on the
car last year, but may have missed one.) Any other thoughts? Nick
----- Original Message -----
From: "James H. Nazarian" <microdoc@apk.net>
To: "MGB73" <mgb73@earthlink.net>; "mgs List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 1999 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: Wild Tac
> The problem is in the distributor. That short, flexible insulated wire
near the
> points is about to break. When it does, the car will die, will not restart
and
> the tach will die when the engine stops. Solder in another wire in
parallel.
> Don't remove the old wire. I don't think you can buy a replacement. Use a
good
> etching flux before soldering. It's not easy to get a good solder
connection,
> but you can do it. And BTW, don't blame the car, that wire's been flexing
for
> 26 years... how's your back been lately.
>
> Jim
>
> MGB73 wrote:
>
> > My Tac occasionally starts acting eratic -- large swings then settles
down.
> > (alternator replaced recently...problem occurred before the
replacement.)
> > Usually happens in the first 15 minutes of starting the car.
> >
> > Any thoughts as to the cause/cure?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Nick
> > 73 MGB
> > San Diego MG Club NAMGBR
>
>
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