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Re: Getting the MGB started...

To: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
Subject: Re: Getting the MGB started...
From: mg-dennis@mindspring.com
Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 12:52:27 -0800
Dont forget to fill the radiator...  And check all the hoses..

Dennis Cox
67 MGB Still in the body shop...

Patton Dickson wrote:

> Hey everyone.  Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions,
>
> Well I got the car home Sunday, ordered manuals last night (Monday), so now
> I am trying to put together my to do list.  I guess the first thing I am
> going to try to do is see if the engine starts.  Here are the steps I am
> planning to take, am I forgetting anything?
>
>     * Drain, remove fuel tank and clean out properly.
>     * Disconnect fuel lines and blow old fuel out of line
>     * Clean and Oil Carbs
>     * Remove all four plugs and squirt small amount of oil into each cylinder
>     * Leave plugs out, by hand, turn over engine multiple times to move
> around oil.
>     * Install new plug (correctly gapped) and coil, points, cap, rotor, and
> wires.
>     * Put in a fresh battery.
>     * Clean and inspect all electrical connections in the ignition system
>     * Fill carb bowls with fresh fuel
>     * Drain oil, replace filter and refill with fresh oil.
>     * Cross fingers and start cranking.... check for fuel leaks at fuel
> pump and lines.  Verify oil level in crankcase not "growing".
>     * Hope it starts, run for a little while, (hopefully) shut down drain
> and replace oil and filter again.
>     * Any other words of wisdom before I start on my project....
> If the car passes these tests and I get it running, brakes and steering
> will be next.
>
> Also, I put some new pictures on the web site if you want to check those out.
>
> Thanks
> Patton
>
> ------------------------------------
> Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX
> 1965 Corvair Monza 110/4sp 'vert
> 1967 MGB
>
> New Website!!!!  All New Format!!! All New Location!!!!
> http://carport.virtualave.net/

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