John
Check and make sure that the small wires from the distributor and condenser
are UNDER the small nylon spacer on the post NOT on top. This might be your
problem.
Rick
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 15:40
Subject: 1971 MG Midget Trouble
>I am rebuilding a 1971 1275 midget engine and am running into a problem.
>
> I think I have everything wired up correctly, but when I turn the key, the
> engine turns over but I get no spark at the plugs.
>
> All of the parts are new from Moss Motors:
> Ignition Coil
> Points (Gapped to .015)
> Condenser
>
> I checked and replaced the wires going to the coil and to the distributor.
>
> Do you have any advice or suggestions on where I could get some answers?
>
> Thanks!
>
> John Roberts
> Birmingham, Alabama
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