I retrieved the MGA from storage last night. After waiting for the
float bowls to fill she started right up but ran kind of rough. Once at
home I opened the (still bent) bonnet to check fluids. All were full.
While I was reaching down around the dipstick, I heard the sound of a
small object hitting the floor. Further investigation found that the
power lead to the coil had loosened and I had knocked the nut to the
floor. Once this connection was tight again the A ran much better. It
still has a bit of a "chuffle" but I will run her a while and see if it
improves.
I also tried my new dwell meter to see how the points were set. The
meter showed just over 60 degrees and rock solid. I think I can live
with that. Anyway I put about 30 miles on last night and hope to do
more tonight. Although I must say that, after not seeing her for so
many months, I was amazed at just how small she is.
Regards,
Bill Eastman
61 MGA home for the summer
Regards,
Bill Eastman
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