[Mgs] On to the Next Challenge - Starter

[Dan DiBiase]

Sorry to interrupt the personal banter on the Yahoo MGB group with a technical post. Just thought I would update on my progress.

I've resolved the fuel pump issues, got the new one working - at least, it is pumping gas forward into the new fuel filter.

I installed the new relay but still hase the same result. So I am going to remove and clean the battery cable and check the
other connections. Once my aching back feels a bit better. Twisted funny getting out of my car and it's really complaining about
doing anything except sitting around. And even that hurts. 

 Dan D
Central NJ USA
'76 MGB Tourer
'65 MGB Tourer (Project)
NAMGBR #5-2328 
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From: Tuck Southworth <tsouthworth70 at hotmail.com>
To: d_dibiase at yahoo.com; mg-mgb at yahoogroups.com; mg info list <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 7:58:13 AM
Subject: RE: [Mgs] On to the Next Challenge - Starter

 
Dan,
Could be the relay but......
For what its worth I had the same problem with my 70 B.  Fuel pump worked, as did the instruments, but turn the key to start and nothing.  I thought it was the relay too until I checked with folks on the list.  Even though I cleaned the battery connections someone suggested I remove and clean the cables because apparently even a small amt. of corrosion can be problematic.
 
I found the corrosion hidden between the ground cable and the connection to the body.  Cleaned it up and no issues.  Cheap fix.
 
Tuck
 

> 
> Ok, the symptoms are turn they key, no sound (from the starter) at all. According to Astley, it could be the battery (no, because I had
> it hooked up to my Audi), the ignition switch (no, because when I turn the switch, the fuel pump runs and instruments work) or the
> relay. My relay is a little melted on top, like it was lying against something hot (it isn't attached to the inner wing, just wedged into a
> spot. So I am going to order a new relay and see if that fixes it.
> 
> I should note that the car has started and run since I put the new engine in it, so I assume that I have all of the starter wiring done
> correctly.
> 
> Dan D
> Central NJ USA
> '76 MGB Tourer
> '65 MGB Tourer (Project)
> NAMGBR #5-2328 
> http://dans65b.blogspot.com/
> http://dans76b.blogspot.com/
> http://dansautoblog.blogspot.com/
> http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dibiase/Working_MG_Gallery.html
> http://dans-life-blog.blogspot.com/