---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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