carborator problems yet?

[lclark0624]

I posted a few weeks ago about my 75 mgb starting and then dying. I just got around to checking this out. Now I can't find that post and your replies. Mind revisiting this?

Someone suggested I pull the fuel line and drain it into a can while the key was on. I got a good flow and then did the same after the in-line filter before the carb. Still a good flow.

So what else would cause the stalling besides poor fuel flow? Engine starts fine, revs to about 2,000 rpms and then dies.

 

[DavidDeutsch]

I'm betting it's the ignition relay (on the right side of engine bay just back from the fuse box. You can test by running a hot wire to the coil and trying to start. Just don't leave the hot wire there afterwards.

 

[rick_ingram]

I concur with David.

My '78 B did the same thing...a couple of times. I now carry a spare relay as well as a jumper wire to use in a dire emergency.

 

[lclark0624]

ok, i got it running with a wire from the coil to the ignition relay. It ran rough, but ran.

Does this mean the relay is bad? Need one from the usual suspects before driving?

 

[tony barnhill]

Condensor

 

[lclark0624]

From the usual suspects?

Thanks Tony

 

[lclark0624]

Just checked and it looks like the dist. is a lucas electronic. How does this change your answer?

 

[kennypinkerton]

Swap it to a 45D or 25D. Just for kicks and see if the problem goes away.

 

[lclark0624]

swap what, the distributor? I'm a little lost here, Kenny.

 

[tony barnhill]

Wouldn't be condensor then...how's your little light thingee in the electronic ignition look?

 

[kennypinkerton]

Yeah, swap in a points dizzy and see what happens.

 

[lclark0624]

It's late now. I'll try it in the morning. Thanks.