I know this (what Skye suggested) is true for a Sunbeam Alpine Mk. V, but
I have never heard of it in regard to the B.
paul.hunt1@virgin.net had this to say:
>Hmmm, that's an interesting one. If the warning light isn't working one
>wouldn't notice if the alternator/dynamo had failed, and hence the battery
>would eventually run down, and therefore the car wouldn't start. However
>the failed lamp on its own doesn't prevent starting. It might, just might,
>prevent the alternator from charging, but then only an idiot drives round
>with a failed ignition warning lamp.
>
>PaulH.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
>To: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 1:45 AM
>Subject: Re: Problem with starter motor?
>
>
>> Have you checked to see if the ignition warning light is burnt out? I
>> don't have a wiring diagram handy but I seem to remember that in some
>> cases if this bulb is burnt out your car won't start (great design!)
>>
>> Skye
>>
>>
>> Word on the street is that John Middlesworth said:
>> > I need help analyzing a problem. My 72 MGB suddenly refuses to start.
>I
>> > can hear the fuel pump working and (perhaps) a single click from the
>starter
>> > solenoid, but not a bit of movement of the flywheel. Here are the
>relevant
>> > facts:
>> > 1. The headlights are bright enough to indicate a good charge on the
>> > battery.
>> > 2. The red ignition light on the dash which normally lights up when the
>car
>> > is starting never lights.
>> > 3. In attempting to remove the starter motor I accidently hit a live
>wire
>> > (battery not properly disconnected) and heard the starter gear whirl
>around,
>> > so the motor's not entirely dead.
>> >
>> > Does it sound like I need a new motor, or perhaps a new solenoid, or
>should
>> > I check something else?
>> >
>> > John Middlesworth
>>
>> --
>> 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__
>> The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_)
>
>
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'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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