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Heading North again, this time ending in Rhode Island for Christmas. I have prepared with several sets of points and condensers at the ready. It would be really nice to make the trip with no untoward events, but I am not holding my breath.

Update: Made it to Baltimore with a minimum of fuss. Pulled into the parent's place Friday night, car running great. Only real problem I had was the inclination of the Secondary wire coming loose from the Alternator. Friday morning i discovered that the alternator was a bit loose at the top bracket, thereby causing a vibration. Tightened it up, and no problems since.

In answer to the query about the number of points and condensers I carried with me, on the last trip I went through 2 condensers. In the previous trip, I had to locate a set of pints while on the side of the road in Connecticut. In both cases, the failed parts were supposed quality parts (the points were from Jeff). Glenn Lenhard, our local MG guru, tells me that there are a batch of bad condensers currently on the market. The situation is so bad that he refuses to tune up a points car at the moment. I have found a source for Intermotor parts, and that is what I am currently using, with the hopeful result that I will not have a problem. So far, so good.

So, headed to Rhode Island Tuesday morning. Weather not looking so good, but I gotta go!!!!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-12-21 11:03 AM by jjgerding.

Supposed to rain up!

Post a journal!

Gerry - Better rain than snow, I think!!

I'm surprised to hear you say "several sets of points and condensers".
I can see possible value of one, but why do you need more?

Jeff has recently stated both 20K and 30K miles for life of points, but your drive won't total that. As well, when replacing points it's not a good idea to replace condenser unless you know it's bad. MY DVM has capacitance checker - never used it. What is cap value? Does value change with different dizzy's, even non-MG?

Just curious.

Hey Jay,

If you have the time, let us know when you're here. Perhaps our group can meet up for a coffee or a pint!

Cheers,

Rick

Hey Jay where abouts in R.I are you headed for Christmas . I'm in Burrillville (Harrisville) any problems with your car while you are here don't be afraid to call me for help 401-486-6522. good luck on your trip

Lived in Watch Hill for a few years. Better than California in some ways. Take a winter coat, hat, and gloves for sure. Could be a little chilly. And a big flashlight so you can see the nail in your tire you just picked up. And a AAA card.

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Drew Maddock, So. Calif. USofA

Carry a spare coil, a can of Flat-Fix, good flashlight, and warm clothes in case you get stuck. Happy Holidays.

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Be safe out there.
Kenny

I will be in Springfield, RI. Unfortunately only for two days. Got obligations back home for New Year's Eve.

hey jay there is no springfeild rhode island, maybe smithfeild? anyways if you do find springfeild r.i please call me I want to see it (lol)

have fun and enjoy your MG I know you will

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Don't postpone joy

Yup. I do mean Smithfield. Thanks..