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MG MGB Technical - non starting mgb laid up

my mgb won't start it's been laid up like 7 years so tryed to start her up,
but she was haveing none of it.
i forgot sold the engine 5 years ago opps
Mike
mike Toolan

Check the spark, sounds like you're not getting one.
Anthony Morgan

I dunno, maybe he should check and see whether his car is green. Wasn't there another thread about a month ago where a guy had similar problems with a green car?
Larry Bailey

You're half way to your V8 conversion!
T. D. Howard

Mike I bet you felt like a Rodney!!
Cecil Kimber

The engine was removed and sold, so turning the key won't start it, I understand. Get 5 miles of stranded 14 gauge wire and battery cable and run it over to the engine at the new location. You'll need 1" fuel line to cut down on pressure drop and a 100 psi fuel pump. Should start when you turn the key now.
Brian Johnson

This thread was discussed between 13/01/2004 and 14/01/2004

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