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1974 MGB Won't Start - Part 2


AustinMG
09-01-2006, 08:49 AM
Now, it is turning over but will not start. I turn the key and it tries to start, but does not.

KimMG
09-01-2006, 10:17 AM
Air, fuel, and spark.

Have you check fuel flow to the carburetors?

Are the connections to the coil clean and secure? Have you checked the points and condenser?

AustinMG
09-01-2006, 02:03 PM
I will check all those things, Kim. Sounds like one of those things to me too. I will let you know. Thanks!
Austin

Knap
09-01-2006, 02:15 PM
The tach points to electrical is it std points or electronic.

AustinMG
09-01-2006, 03:21 PM
Standard points and I bought the car in June, so I don't know their condition. I'll take a look at everything under the distributor cap.
Austin

AustinMG
09-05-2006, 09:16 AM
Kim
It was a corroded, frayed wire going to the coil. I cut it, spliced a new one....and it started up just fine.
Thanks again!
Austin

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