I once owned a 1958 MGB that had a similar problem. This, I believe, was the
first year Lucas tried to meet the California emission standards and
replaced the older mechanical distributor with an electronic distributor. In
their wisdom they mounted the electronics for the ignition on the inside
fender well, about three inches from the exhaust manifold. The heat from the
manifold would cause the electronics to fail, causing the same symptoms you
are describing.
Is your '60 the same?
Floyd Inman
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From: bmcu-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Craig Bartholomew
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 11:24 AM
To: bmcu@autox.team.net
Subject: [Bmcu] electrical gremlin help?
My 1960 MGA keeps gobbling up coils. Runs fine for a couple hundred miles,
then just stops without warning. I still use the original style ignition
system. Any thoughts on the possible root cause? Any help would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks. Craig Bartholomew
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