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Subject: engine not cranking
From: "Jason B Lonon" <j_lonon@lycos.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 16:31:47 -0500
---I know this is a very common thread, but I've not had too much success 
scanning the archives with the same kinds of symptonms/knowledge 
I've acquired about my pour B's problem. (It's a 72)
     To start with, it was running in good shape. Then one day I 
got caught in a rain storm, and the starter died on me. I eventually 
replaced the starter, and the engine will now crank, but it will not fire.
     I have re-checked the timing, it is good. I have cleaned out 
the carb to make sure no gas was gummed up in it. I have checked 
for spark, and I am getting spark from the plugs. The problem is, 
I'm a relative newbie with MG's, and I don't have the personal feeling 
for what constitues a strong sprak, or, something else I've been 
wondereing - is my starter motor turning over the engine fast enough? 
It 'sounds' slow ... but how can I really tell unless I know what 
it is supposed to sound like, and I only had the car a few days before this 
happened.
     I bought a cylinder compression kit at the local parts store 
and tested the compression (in an effort to make sure I really was 
on TDC.) What kind of numbers should I get? I was only getting a reading just 
over 60 psi...?
     And finally, I noticed when I flood the engine (to see if any 
reaches the plugs) I get gas leaking out from under the intake manifold ... is 
that normal? 
Thanks ahead of time to anyone who might have a suggestion for my next task.

Jason B. Lonon






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