Alright... Fingers crossed for you ....
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
on 2/28/06 10:10 AM, Rich C at richchrysler@quickclic.net wrote:
> Hello all,
> I've been on this list for over 2 years while doing a 100% restoration of a
> friend's '66 series 1 MGB, researching and trying my best to get it accurate
> and right.
>
> Yesterday, using a 1 amp setting on my battery charger, I've tested out all
> the electricals, and chased down a couple of minor glitches. The original
> Lucas flasher was no good, so went out and bought a new 3 prong one, carefully
> eased open the new and old cannisters, and replaced the innards, carefully
> crimping the original cannister shut again. That works like a charm now.
>
> I've installed the twin 6 volt batteries with all the correct as original
> hardware.
>
> This morning with plugs removed, I span the engine up on the starter until oil
> pressure (finally, after 50 seconds) arrived at the gauge. It takes a while
> for the oil to circulate and fill the oil cooler lines, etc. Good thing I'd
> installed plenty of lubricant everywhere when building up the engine last
> year.
>
> Now the fuel system has pumped up completely, and the moment of truth is
> here.
>
> If I don't get interrupted by anything or anybody, I'm going to try for the
> engine start up this afternoon. The pressure's on! I can hardly wait for the
> stink of new paint burning off and curing on everything!
>
> later,
> Rich Chrysler
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