Look on the front left engine mount for a webbed ground strap.
If it is not there, add one.
Larry Hoy, Denver, CO USA
1970 MGB Daily Driver ~ 1967 MGB Vintage Racer ~ 1969 MGB Undergoing V8
conversion
http://pages.prodigy.net/larryhoy/
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of FlynShoot@aol.com
> Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 10:10 AM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Heater Control Cable and Current
>
>
> I recently had the engine replaced in my MGB. When I got it back
> the heater
> control would not turn to the off position. I knew it was just a
> matter of
> adjustment so I took it back when the mechanic (not a pro, but a
> real Brit
> Car fan) asked me to bring it over so that he could take a quick look at
> everything to make sure things were working well.
>
> When he went to adjust the heater control cable on the valve at
> the block, he
> said that it was hot. The car had cooled and the ignition was
> off. He said
> that this was not right and that I probably had a wire from the radio
> touching the cable in the dash somewhere. He disconnected the
> cable from the
> valve to prevent current flow and told me to take a look at it when I had
> time as it was not critical.
>
> I have looked and can find nothing touching this cable.
> Additionally, I can
> find no grounding cables on the car.
>
> Are these problems related and has anyone else had anything similar?
>
> Thanx.
>
> DC Smith
> Flynshoot@aol.com
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