You are right about the offset slots, but the dist drive gear may
have been installed 180 out.
Mike L.
60A,67E,59Bug
----- Original Message -----
From: Dereck C <derex39@hotmail.com>
To: <dcouncil@imt.net>; <derex39@hotmail.com>;
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: August 16, 2000 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: 70 MGB no start after complete rebuild
>
> Sorry, I changed the wires too. When you say remove the
distributor and put
> it in 180 the other way, there is only one way that the chuck
(proper term?)
> will line up on this model - the slots are offset. I was just
going to
> rotate the wires 180 degrees. Won't that work? Or should I
remove the
> distributor drive gear and reinsert it 180 degrees. Honestly, I
don't see
> how that would make a difference. If it does please please
enlighten me. I
> am close to my wits end.
>
> Dereck
>
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> Change the spark plug wires? Would that work? You need to check
that the
> distributer is not off by 180 degrees. If so, remove the
distributer and
> insert it in 180 degrees the other way.
>
> To check, put car at TDC - verify valve position by removing
valve cover.
> Check valve timing. Then check the distributer position.
>
> David
> 67 BGT
> 71 BGT
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