I do have a new condenser (had for 2 yrs, never replaced the old one), and a
new coil on order (hoped would come today, but no mail). I hope replacement
of these may help. But what is weird is that if the car starts to stumble
and I pop the hood quickly, it immediately recovers and runs just fine.
Craig
'71 B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eugene Balinski" <eugeneb@nni.com>
To: "Gordie Bird" <mg_bird@yahoo.com>; "Craig D. Niederst"
<niederst@telerama.com>; "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: Strange running behavior
> On Mon, 12 Nov 2001 07:25:31 -0500
> "Gordie Bird" <mg_bird@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >Fuel on the plugs could indicate a lack of fire. I've
> >seen failing condensers act up at idle when the car is hot. Let it
> >cool off and it works >again.
> >Do you have a condenser?
>
>
> Gas on the plugs DOES indicate lack of spark (or a very
> overrich carb).
> I have also seen ignition coils act this way as well -
> fine cold but
> would stop working once they got hot. A little cool down
> and
> back on the road. Note, they almost always fail at the
> worst
> possible moment, i.e. when you are pulling out of side
> street
> in front of an on coming cement mixer !
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Gene Balinski
>
> 80 B
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