Philip
Not hearing the car when the starter is turned but it sounds as if your
timing may be just a tad too far advanced.
This would make the starter "kick back" when the engine is hot.
Just a thought.
You might try turning the micro adjuster wheel on the distributor
towards "R" (retard) ands see if this makes a difference.
Just keep count of how many turns you give the wheel.
worth a try.
Philip Hubbard wrote:
>
> Well, here we go again.
>
> Drove the Midget for about 10 miles or more today to a computer fair and
> back. No problems. Got home and shut off the engine and then remembered I
> wanted to listen for a vaccum leak I thought I heard the other day while
> pottering about the engine. Turned the key and a weak turnover and then
> nothing. As if the battery were low/dead. Let it set for about a minute
> and it started right up. Turned it off and back on - same no start as
> before. Went up stairs, did some things around the house and went out and
> it started right up again. Moved it into the garage and started work on
> the rear suspension.
>
> When I had this problem before I had the battery tested and 2 out of 3
> places said "bad battery". So I have a brand new battery in the car. I
> never did the testing I had planned to do earlier so tomorrow out comes the
> voltmeter. If I've got a good understanding of the list's previous advice
> on testing, I should first test to see that there is current across the
> battery. Then see if it is registering 12 volts or so while running? If
> not, a charging system problem?
>
> Ah, another day, another challenge. :) As always, continued advice is
> always welcome.
>
> Philip
> Burgundy 1974 Midget
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