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Re: It just quit!

To: Scott McKorkle <bmc@aa.net>
Subject: Re: It just quit!
From: Joanna Adler <joannaadler@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 16:45:39 -0700
I had a fuel pump that did that once...

Joanna
79 MGB LE

Scott McKorkle wrote:

> Strange thing this afternoon.  I was out for a drive and had done about a
> half hour at average speeds (30-40 mph).  I was slowing for a stop light
> and the engine just quit.  Not a gradual loss of power, like fuel
> starvation, but just a sudden cessation of power, like someone turned off
> the key.  I coasted to a stop and switched on my hazard flashers (meaning
> that electrical was still working), turned off the key and tried starting
> her up.  She started immediately and ran perfectly well all way home.
>
> A cursory check at home showed no loose or frayed wires, but I'm sure I
> could have missed something.  Does this sound like a failing coil or is
> there something else I should check.  The car is a 1978 MGB with points, a
> 25D4 distributor and standard coil.
>
> Thanks!
> Scott McKorkle
> 1978 MGB


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