> When I tried to start my 77 MGB for the first time after acquiring it, a
> stream of fuel was being pumped into the absorption canister through the
> hose from the carb to the canister (the small one connected to the top
> of the canister, closest to the carb).
Implies the float valve is stuck open. Could be gummed if standing for a
long time, or dirt.
> Dumb question #2: I have a white/brown wire that has obviously broken
> from a connector to the fuse box. It appears that one of the connectors
> on the front side (to the left when you face the fuse box from the
> drivers side) should have two white/brown wires going into a single
> connector. The Bentley wiring diagram shows three white/brown wires
> going into the second from the top fuse bracket. However, there are two
> separate blades coming out of that fuse bracket Front and back). Each
> one has a single white/brown wire connected to it. Which one should the
> loose wire be connected to? The front or the back one? Does it matter?
The white/brown wires should all be connected to the front of the third fuse
down (the top two fuses are for the lights).
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