(Andy Ramm described yet another problem to guess)
>The car died. It then wouldn't turn over. The electrics were dead. No
>lights, no nuthin'. Omigodomigodomigod. My first electrical MG gremlin.
>Any idea what the problem was -- as long as we're doing the guessing game
>thing? The hint is that the fix was free, and nothing shorted out and
>nothing became disconnected under the dash.
Bad/loose connection at the solenoid battery connector, or loose battery cable?
>So, I drove the car to work. What they say about Midgies not being good
>on the freeway is true. But I do have one question. Even with a 4
>speed, should it be revving so damn high? The tach had an indicated 5K
>rpm and what couldn't have been more than 65-70 MPH. Can this be, or did
>a PO change the final ratio on me for better acceleration? I say 65-70
>because the speedo seems to have a mind of its own, which will need some
>looking into. All I know was I was going slightly slower than flow of
>traffic.
I turn 4000 at 60 MPH in my Sprite, on the other hand, she sounds good and
is certainly ready to give more! I'm on the freeway every day to/from
work, currently in a Sprite and someday in a TD. I am hoping to lower the
ratio in the Sprite, and have already done so in the TD. sf
Stan Fickes If you want safe speed--buy safe speed--MG.
Wireless comm., ATG Safety Fast!
Apple Computer, Inc. 1951 MGTD, under restoration
(408) 974-7653 1965 Sprite, daily commuter
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