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MG MGA - evertthing is hot

just went to start my rebuilt motor and in the process of cranking it i noticed that the chock cable sheathing and the heater control cable sheathing were getting hot.upon further inspection the overflow pipe from the carb was touching the heat shield and sparking like mad. the ground strap is attached. also the car is equipped with an alternator
PETE CERKA

Pete, check the earthing strap is connected across the front left-hand engine mount,metal to metal, no paint and that the bolts are tight.
Lindsay Sampford

Spot on Lindsay

Pete not sure what your earth strap is connected across but it certainly isn't connecting the engine to the chassis.

Easy fix anyway! :)
Robert (Bob) Midget Turbo

lindsay
everything is painted,to much perfection i guess
PETE CERKA

Pete,

Not sure how much of your car is painted but there are a number of black wires that get grounded to the body that also require metal to metal.
Lmazoway

would this contribute to a weak spark also
PETE CERKA

Yes.
AndrewF

This thread was discussed between 06/09/2010 and 07/09/2010

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