Help! Starting problem!

Post by **gcook** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:55 pm

I've been trying to find a pic but no joy so far. I think you'll find that you simply unplug or unclip the condenser and replace. Had this problem with other morris cars but not my moggy.

Post by **katiekat** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:17 pm

Thanks. I have ordered a new set of points and condenser and also a coil and a set of plugs. I am determined to get Molly the Mog going!

Your help is great, thanks ever so much.

I'll try that coil test tomorrow. Is it possible to test the condenser?

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:21 pm

If i were closer i would help

just change the condensor they are cheap enough

there is a test but no point really

Post by **katiekat** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:56 pm

aupickup wrote:If i were closer i would help

just change the condensor they are cheap enough

there is a test but no point really

Thanks. Are the points and condenser hard to replace?

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:28 pm

relitively easy
only need a flat and pozi screwdriver

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:28 pm

What else did you change (or fiddle with) besides the new cap and HT leads ? Have you tried again with the old parts refitted ?

Post by **katiekat** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:43 am

Yes I tried the old parts again but she still wouldn't start.

I think some part must have failed.

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:45 am

well it can not be anything much that is wrong

go through everything on here again and do a double check
it still may be something simple
loose wire, break in a wire some where

Post by **katiekat** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:35 pm

Ok. I'll check everything. I'm expectiing some new parts soon so that should help.

Post by **katiekat** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:41 pm

She's running now! Thanks everyone who gave advice!

Looks like it was the condenser at fault.

Post by **Dean** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:12 pm

Brilliant news!!! Well done...

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:58 am

Great stuff, for future reference if the point start to burn badly its often a sign of the condersor on its way out.

Post by **katiekat** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:21 pm

Thanks for all your help!