Hard to
believe that it has been a month since the last post. There is a lot to
discuss, although little has been accomplished. Two steps back, one step
forward.
After the
choke cable ordeal was sorted out, and repaired…
…we tried
to start the car. She was getting the proper amount of fuel, good compression,
but no spark. We traced the ignition system with a voltmeter, and even changed
the coil once (and then back again). When I took the distributor cap off, I
noticed that the terminal lead wire from the coil was broken and burnt.
John had a
spare terminal lead on hand and a spare distributor to borrow so I could see
how it all went back together.
This month
has been incredibly hectic. I have not had a spare moment to go operate on the
car. But with a day off, I finally changed the terminal lead and installed a
new condenser while I was at it. It finally got done.
After it
was all put back together, I tried to start the car. NO START!!! She still gets
no spark!!!
With this
set back, I have come to the realization that Old Biddy will not make my goal
to attend the Connecticut MG Club Gathering on Sunday June 1st this
year. My friends and fellow club members urged me to get her there in “as is”
condition. Instead, she will stay home and wait until next year.
Thanks for visiting.
Toddy
