[Mgs] Electrical Problem

[Dodd, Kelvin]

Matt:

This sounds like a typical fuse box continuity problem. Disconect the
battery (ies), mark the wires plugged into the fuse box and then remove
them all. Remove the fuse box and clean the connections on the back side
of it. You will see where there is a strap connecting the fuse clips.
Usually the problem occurs when corrosion gets in between the strap and
the fuse clip. It's not a bad idea to replace the fuse box, as all of
the connectors are going to be suspect by this time.

I'm pretty sure my 1970 has the same problem, as the last time I drove
it the pump and ignition started to get intermittant, just as I was
getting home in the dark after a day of canyon blasting.

Kelvin Dodd
1970 MGB needs TLC


> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgs-bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:mgs-bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Matthew Milkevitch
> Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 4:35 AM
> To: mgs at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Mgs] Electrical Problem
>
> Hello Listers;
>
>   While taking a test drive in my '74 BGT yesterday (I was
> tuning the carbs), something strange happened.  All of a
> sudden I lost my tach, fuel gauge, temp gauge, turn signals,
> wipers and brake lights.  A basic check has indicated no
> blown fuses, and the ground to the back of my tach is tight.
>
>   Any suggestions on how to proceed?  I've had sporatic
> electrical issues before, but nothing quite like this.
>
>   Thanks for the help,
>   Matt Milkevitch
>   '74 BGT