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Re: Lucas raising his head

To: "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Lucas raising his head
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 10:40:42 -0700
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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