Did you notice if the tach was still registering before the engine came to a
complete stop? Or if the ignition warning light came on ditto? These are
vital clues in making an instant diosgnosis as to whether the cause is in
the ignition feed, the coil/points, or the HT or fuel.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
To: MGs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 1:46 PM
Subject: Whahappened?
> Okay here's a puzzler for you all. As I'm driving in to work this
> morning ('77 Midget, 1500, original ZS carb, desmogged, Crane xr-700
> ignition on original OPUS distributor, otherwise stock), I slow down for
> some traffic, and the engine DIES.
>
> No stumble, no sputter, just dies. I coast to the side of the road, hit
> the flashers, and hop out to investigate. The coil and Crane amplifier
> are cool to the touch, all connections on ignition circuit are secure,
> but I give them an extra "push" to make sure. (Elapsed time from
> shutdown to this point, under 60 seconds)
>
> Decide to crank it over to listen for anything unusual, and it STARTS.
> Runs fine. (There's a slight hesitation coming off idle, but I know I
> need to replace the o-ring in the bottom of the carb damper, so I figure
> I'm going low on damper oil.) Takes me the rest of the way into the
> office with no troubles.
>
> Any thoughts on what happened?
>
> Chris Kotting
> ckotting@iwaynet.net
>
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