At 2:36 AM -0800 11/2/00, DuhCaddyhm wrote:
>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
>trying, but just hasn't enough oomph. Had the head done, drove it home
>(four blocks) and hasn't started since. Here's what I've already
>done/checked ..... what's next???
>
>New plugs, gapped right (second set); new plug wires, all correctly
>aligned on the distrib cap. Starter replaced, works great. Battery
>new, fully charged, new cables, clean terminals, connections good.
>Coil, CB points, condenser all replaced (seem to be okay), gaps and
>connections good, current at the points and coil is good. Rechecked and
>reset the valve clearances. Pulled the distrib and realigned the drive
>dog correctly (it was out about a notch). Just for grins and giggles I
>replaced the radiator and put in a new stereo and speakers, thinking it
>would make sooth the beast .. no such luck.
>
>So where do I go from here??? Thanks for the help!
>
>Sue, northern California (which is also bigger than Wales)
>'74 Midget
>'65 Midget
>'65 MG-1100
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/
My British Car is NOT leaky - it's merely marking its territory.
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