In my experience a thorough cleanup of the battery posts and clamps
clears this up every time. Then about 8-12 months later it starts showing
the same symptoms. I look on it as a regular maintenance item. Hope this
helps.
RobMGB@aol.com had this to say:
>Have been having intermittent problem that when I turn key nothing happens.
>Turn key off and try again and it usually starts. Switch between seat and
>ignition has been disconnected for years. Monday it wouldn't start at all.
>No noise not even a click. Checked battery and it is charged. Checked
>connection between starter and battery. It was a little loose but no
>improvement after tightening. Was going through test procedure to see if
>lights dimmed but when I turned lights on and turned key it cranked right
>up.
>Similar tonight in that nothing happened when I turned key. Turned on lights
>and then turned key. Fired right up. please help before this problem gets
>worse.
>Robmgb
>74B
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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