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Re: no spark when cranking on my 77 mgb

  •  09-13-2007, 1:00 PM

    Re: no spark when cranking on my 77 mgb

    I tested my starter/solenoid and found that it was bad.  So I have purchases a new one and installed it.  I still have power to the coil. I have a spark at the distributor, but no spark at the plugs.  From what I have found out, the next step would be to replace the distributor cap and rotor.  Is there any way to test the distributor before relacing parts.?  I have the Healey owners workshop manual that poolboy suggested that I get,  anything in it about the distributor explains about the pionts system,  I believe that I have an electronic system here.  So, I do not understand how toe check the timing or  any of the other fine tuning adjustments that may be needed.  when I turn the key, the engine does not try to turn over, the fan belt does not turn.  I believe this problem to be the distributor.  Being that a new distributor cannot be purchased, I need to replace parts.  Is the cap and rotor a good place to start?  and, is there any advice to give me on the timing or any other adjustments like that?

    Agian, any help is greatly appreciated.

    fireman

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