In a message dated 2/24/00 4:01:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, dersk@usa.net
writes:
<< Well, my starter engine is on its last legs (two calls to roadside
assistance in the past three trips), and it's time to replace it.
Unfortunately, the garage where I take the MGB is closed until the end of
March. Is it time to take the plunge? How tough is it to replace a starter
engine in a '78 B (it would certainly be the most complicated thing I've
done so far)? From the Haynes manual, I can't quite tell if it's a bolt off,
bolt on job or if there's a lot of little stuff to adjust and synchronise.
>>
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It should be a piece of cake. Disconnect the battery. Disconnect the wire
on the starter. Take out the bolts. Remove the starter. Reassembly is the
reverse of removal.
Check out www.carparts.com for cheep stuff like starters, and make sure you
click the link and "Join Us Free" to get a big discount on your first order.
If you don't know anything about starters, pay the extra bucks and order one
from Ed at Just Brits, Peter C. at Worldwide Imports, or George Merryweather.
Tech help from these guys is WELL worth the extra cost. Let me know if you
don't know these guys, and I'll get you in touch.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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