Sorry to interrupt the personal banter on the Yahoo MGB group with a technical
post. Just thought I would update on my progress.
I've resolved the fuel pump issues, got the new one working - at least, it is
pumping gas forward into the new fuel filter.
I installed the new relay but still hase the same result. So I am going to
remove and clean the battery cable and check the
other connections. Once my aching back feels a bit better. Twisted funny
getting out of my car and it's really complaining about
doing anything except sitting around. And even that hurts.
Dan D
Central NJ USA
'76 MGB Tourer
'65 MGB Tourer (Project)
NAMGBR #5-2328
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From: Tuck Southworth <tsouthworth70@hotmail.com>
To: d_dibiase@yahoo.com; mg-mgb@yahoogroups.com; mg info list
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 7:58:13 AM
Subject: RE: [Mgs] On to the Next Challenge - Starter
Dan,
Could be the relay but......
For what its worth I had the same problem with my 70 B. Fuel pump worked, as
did the instruments, but turn the key to start and nothing. I thought it was
the relay too until I checked with folks on the list. Even though I cleaned
the battery connections someone suggested I remove and clean the cables because
apparently even a small amt. of corrosion can be problematic.
I found the corrosion hidden between the ground cable and the connection to the
body. Cleaned it up and no issues. Cheap fix.
Tuck
>
> Ok, the symptoms are turn they key, no sound (from the starter) at all.
>According to Astley, it could be the battery (no, because I had
> it hooked up to my Audi), the ignition switch (no, because when I turn the
>switch, the fuel pump runs and instruments work) or the
> relay. My relay is a little melted on top, like it was lying against
>something hot (it isn't attached to the inner wing, just wedged into a
> spot. So I am going to order a new relay and see if that fixes it.
>
> I should note that the car has started and run since I put the new engine in
>it, so I assume that I have all of the starter wiring done
> correctly.
>
> Dan D
> Central NJ USA
> '76 MGB Tourer
> '65 MGB Tourer (Project)
> NAMGBR #5-2328
> http://dans65b.blogspot.com/
> http://dans76b.blogspot.com/
> http://dansautoblog.blogspot.com/
> http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dibiase/Working_MG_Gallery.html
> http://dans-life-blog.blogspot.com/
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