Linda in regards to the best owners manual I would go with the Haynes. I
forked over 50 bucks for the "official" manual for my MGA only to discover
that the Haynes had more information than the expensive one. All I use for
the B is the Haynes.
...Art
On Sat, 19 Jul 1997, Chad Cooper wrote:
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chad Cooper [SMTP:mgb72@airmail.net]
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 1997 8:59 PM
> To: 'Linda Watson'
> Subject: RE: '75B OD problem
>
> Take the square solenoid cover off, with the solenoid exposed you can take
>the thin round piece out (it's sort of a cover also) at this point you should
>see a flat copper contact piece (like a thin washer) with the lead from the
>solenoid winding soldered to it. This copper thing is your problem, It has
>probably flattened out, it is supposed to be bent slightly away from the coil
>so that contact is made between the copper piece and the other round piece.
>The copper piece is probably a little dirty to, clean it with 600 grit
>sandpaper before reassembly. This should do it, it worked for mine (same
>symptoms) about a week ago.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda Watson [SMTP:lwatson@cnx.net]
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 1997 1:11 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: '75B OD problem
>
> <bold><color><param>0000,8080,8080</param>Hi all, If this was covered in
> the last OD discussion I missed it. Problem: OD cuts out and it always
> seems to happen after the car's been running a few miles. Sometimes
> switches back and forth, in quick succession, and sometimes doesn't
> engage at all. Oil level is good, and I don't know what else to look
> for. (By the way, is it supposed to work in third gear? Mine doesn't.)
>
>
> In my last(first message) I rather arrogantly stated that I used to be
> obsessed...well, it's coming back! What's the best owners manual to
> get?
>
>
> Went to Vancouver recently and my baby performed like a true
> champ..except for the OD, which was probably just as well as there was
> radar set up in more than a few places. On the whole trip I only had to
> gear down once, for the hill approaching the toll booth on the
> Coquihalla. Next trip has to be via the Fraser Canyon; much more
> fun.
>
>
> Thanks, Linda
>
> '75 B, beater</color></bold>
>
>
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