RJohn50603@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-03-17 11:42:58 EST, thomas_pokrefke@juno.com (Thomas J
> Pokrefke) writes:
>
> << When driving, the needle on the tach swings wildly, while the engine revs
> actually decline. Of course, this is accompanied by horrendous
> back-firing, usually out the tail pipe but occasionally through the carb.
> The deal lasts until I acclerate, and then it disappears.
>
> A quick but thorough inspection of the ignition system revealed nothing
> out of the ordinary. The resistor block on the coil is cracked, but has
> been that way for 3 years (a little grey tape goes a long way...). My
> car has the Alison XR-700 ignition conversion (does anyone have the
> instruction manual for that they would like to copy?). Any suggestions
> as to what is wrong?
>
> Thomas James Pokrefke, III >>
Thomas:
Glad you brought this one up ... it was next on my list. ;) You sure
you're not borrowing my MG when I'm not looking? Seems like we've got
the same bloody set of problems ...
I've run this one down to a faulty connector on the coil; mine's a bodge
put in when I was having severe alternator problems two years ago.
Seems the bodge has come home to roost (to horribly mix and mangle my
metaphors).
Corey
75 MGB 'Rags'
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