Will

  • Will replied to the topic coil issue? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 8 months ago

    ok, well ive had 2 different carbs apart, cleaned, and adjusted. for now it appears to idle, and seems to be running smoother than it has been. once i get some insurance, ill try out a road test. still puzzled why the one newer carb will idle fine, and work fine as long as the throttle is constantly pumped. after 2 cleanings and all the passages…[Read more]

  • Will replied to the topic coil issue? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 8 months ago

    with the throttle half way or anyway, and the choke half closed, itll run and run. as soon as the choke is opened, itll starve and die unless the throttle is pumped and the accelerator pump gives it the shot of fuel it needs.

  • Will replied to the topic coil issue? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 8 months ago

    ok, latest update….new coil, removed a fuel filter for the moment, blew out fuel lines, carb has been disassembled and cleaned. on a cold start, the car starts and runs just perfect, then as it warms up and the choke is opening up, it refuses to idle. even at a constant half throttle it will die from what appears to be fuel starvation. if i…[Read more]

  • Will replied to the topic coil issue? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 8 months ago

    H5446252 is the motor. Blew fuel lines out, removed front filter
    temporarily, tore Carb down and cleaned it out, car starts and runs.
    Haven’t taken it on the road but ran it for a good hour in the
    garage….doors open of course…although I was getting sleepy.
    Anyway, id still like to replace the coil, so hopefully one of “y’all” can
    point me to…[Read more]

  • Will replied to the topic coil issue? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 8 months ago

    will any coil work? Mg was built in 80. Also do they have any ballast
    resistor or is full voltage going to the coil all the time?

  • Will replied to the topic coil issue? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 8 months ago

    at work,itching to get the mg happy again. Battery was dead due to
    excessive cranking….once its running ill make sure its all up to par. I
    did stop by autozone the first time it refused to start, and the
    manager even put cables on and hooked up to his new ford truck,
    plenty of juice but just no fire. 3 more hours til freedom! Out of
    curiosity,…[Read more]

  • Will replied to the topic coil issue? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 8 months ago

    thanks for the quick replys! cap,rotor,wires and plugs are all new and look perfect upon inspection. power to the coil is there and connections are solid. battery is dead and being charged currently…had to call the trusty tow truck to carry her home last night. the car does look dusty all over..like it HAS been sitting around. i will check into…[Read more]

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