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Q & A: MGB Won't Start

Hi John,

I recently rebuilt my 1976 MGB engine, the car won’t start. I hear some click coming from the starter so I removed to be able to check the connection and also I did a visual inspection on the starter and everything looked ok so I reinstalled it again. I still hear the click but this time the starter motor start turn the engine slowly. I saw that I had a weak battery , I recharged it but the starter continues with the same click and motor engine is still slow, this time I removed the spark plug (less resistant) and the starter motor engine was faster and no more click sound. I think I have a weak starter if so what parts would I need to change in order to fix this.



Also on the SU fuel pump what is the number or the name for the yellow diode, I seen people install in the pump to replaced the condenser to help the point
Thank you very much
Jorge

Jorge!

The starter motor. It may be that the starter or the battery or the connections between are not in good condition. It may be that the engine is really tight and simply will not spin over.

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