Hi Gang!
I thought I would drop the list a line and tell you about a problem that I
have been having with my 79 MGB.
Three weeks ago, I went out for lunch, and when I came out of the restaurant,
the MG wouldn't start, only the starter solenoid would click. I got a jump,
and took it home, filled the battery with water, and put it on the charger.
Everything was fine after that until the night before last. I got in after
work, turned the key, and the engine turned over slowly, and finally started.
Yesterday afternoon, the car wouldn't start at all.
I purchased/installed a new battery, but still got the cranks slow, then
starts, or sometimes, the no start. Checked both the battery cables, and the
starter, all appeared fine.
Then I checked the wiring at the alternator, and one of the wires had a bit
of missing insulation, and the wire was a bit frayed. I repaired it and all
is fine now!!! I just can't figure out why my ignition light never
illuminated (It does work).
Just thought I'd pass the story along, in case someone else out there is
having a similar problem.
Nels Ferre
Lake Mary, FL
79 MGB
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