Check the compression... If it is low, try squirting some oil down the
cylinders and then try to start it. If it fires that way, you probably need
rings or a valve job.
Kent
1960 Bugeye
----- Original Message -----
From DuhCaddyhm <wadleigh at syix.com>
To: MGs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 5:36 AM
Subject: Tried everything ... still won't start!
> Hi All !!
> I'm new to the list, but have actually been here for a while. Lots of
> great info and fun. Now I need a bit of "MG expertise"!
>
> Problem: '74 Midget. Won't start. Turns over and acts like it's
> trying, but just hasn't enough oomph. Had the head done, drove it home
> (four blocks) and hasn't started since. Here's what I've already
> done/checked ..... what's next???
>
> New plugs, gapped right (second set); new plug wires, all correctly
> aligned on the distrib cap. Starter replaced, works great. Battery
> new, fully charged, new cables, clean terminals, connections good.
> Coil, CB points, condenser all replaced (seem to be okay), gaps and
> connections good, current at the points and coil is good. Rechecked and
> reset the valve clearances. Pulled the distrib and realigned the drive
> dog correctly (it was out about a notch). Just for grins and giggles I
> replaced the radiator and put in a new stereo and speakers, thinking it
> would make sooth the beast .. no such luck.
>
> So where do I go from here??? Thanks for the help!
>
> Sue, northern California (which is also bigger than Wales)
> '74 Midget
> '65 Midget
> '65 MG-1100
>
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