I have seen reference to a 'growler' test. I had never heard this term
before, but I can imagine it is a bench-test where the motor is put under
load, hence a 'growling' noise.
PaulH.
http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.hunt1/
-----Original Message-----
From: Perry Robinson <PROBINSO@flower-mound.com>
To: 'mgs@autox.team.net' <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 19 April 1999 22:18
Subject: MGA still won't Turn Over
>Hey again, My A still won't turn over. I checked all the grounds, and even
>jumped the power straight to the starter from a running vehicle; with the
>spark plugs out, it spins like a top, with them in, it won't even turn over
>one complete revolution.
>
>This has nothing to do with ignition or timing; I tried it with the
ignition
>off, and the plug wires off the plugs.
>
>The parts house where I got the starter retested it and says there is
>nothing wrong with it.
>
>Does anyone know of a good reliable supplier of starters for the MGA?
>Victoria British sells them rebuilt without a core charge for around
$70.00.
>Is this a good deal? Has anyone ever bought a starter from them?
>
>I need all the input I can get.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Perry
>1961 MGA 1600
>1979 TR7-V8
>
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