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Getting the MGB started...

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Subject: Getting the MGB started...
From: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 09:58:39 -0600
Hey everyone.  Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions,

Well I got the car home Sunday, ordered manuals last night (Monday), so now 
I am trying to put together my to do list.  I guess the first thing I am 
going to try to do is see if the engine starts.  Here are the steps I am 
planning to take, am I forgetting anything?

    * Drain, remove fuel tank and clean out properly.
    * Disconnect fuel lines and blow old fuel out of line
    * Clean and Oil Carbs
    * Remove all four plugs and squirt small amount of oil into each cylinder
    * Leave plugs out, by hand, turn over engine multiple times to move 
around oil.
    * Install new plug (correctly gapped) and coil, points, cap, rotor, and 
wires.
    * Put in a fresh battery.
    * Clean and inspect all electrical connections in the ignition system
    * Fill carb bowls with fresh fuel
    * Drain oil, replace filter and refill with fresh oil.
    * Cross fingers and start cranking.... check for fuel leaks at fuel 
pump and lines.  Verify oil level in crankcase not "growing".
    * Hope it starts, run for a little while, (hopefully) shut down drain 
and replace oil and filter again.
    * Any other words of wisdom before I start on my project....
If the car passes these tests and I get it running, brakes and steering 
will be next.

Also, I put some new pictures on the web site if you want to check those out.

Thanks
Patton

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Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX
1965 Corvair Monza 110/4sp 'vert
1967 MGB

New Website!!!!  All New Format!!! All New Location!!!!
http://carport.virtualave.net/ 

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