Thanks to all who responded. I did the "ground the screwdriver in the spark
plug wires while someone cranks" test, and only got spark on wire #2. Sounds
like I may need a new cap, rotor and plug wires (and probably plugs while
I'm in there). Are my conclusions correct? TIA.
Craig
'71 B
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig D. Niederst <niederst@telerama.com>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 12:21 PM
Subject: No start, '71 B
> My new to me '71 B arrived via flatbed yesterday (had shipped due to
suspect
> brakes). The car ran OK when I purchased it a couple of weeks ago, even
> though it had a dead battery. Put a new battery in it, and it cranks OK,
but
> will not start, sputter, etc. Checked the fuel pump, and it is OK (pulled
> hose at carbs and it delivers fuel). Looks like I have an ignition
problem,
> so I cleaned all the contact on the ignition coil and on outside of
> distributor, pulled and checked plug wires, etc. Still no difference. Was
> looking for a good way to find out what is the problem at this point,
before
> opening up the distributor, etc. Any BTDT's appreciated. TIA.
>
> Craig
> '71 B (sitting in the street)
>
>
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