Re: Distibuter Problems

[barneymg@juno.com (Barney Gaylord)]

On Sun, 16 Mar 1997 15:50:46 -0500 (EST) IMFletch@aol.com writes:

> ..... My '69 B wouldn't start. Engine cranked fine, just spun and spun,
 .....  the nylon thingy next to the points has melted. .....
>
>Scott Smithers
>'69 MGB Roadster
>Wanna be MGA owner 

Been there, done that.  Coil shorted internally in the primary windings,
draws very high current, gives very poor spark, melts down the points in
the process.  Replace the coil.

Barney Gaylord
very happy owner of 1958 MGA