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alexofnazareth Alex Nazarian Iowa City, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 02:13PM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 41

Ive had some unfortunate problems with my daily driver and will be forced to rely on the MG to get me around campus this semester while i mend my Saturn.

Ill be driving a 1980 MGB, and need to fix a few things before im able to run it without any issues.

#1: The alternator/voltage regulator took a crap on me recently. Ive ordered a new one and it should be here in 4 days. Until then, ill be riding with my saturn's battery hooked up to the MG's in the back.

#2: I just noticed that the dash just stopped working today. The gas, temp, and tach gauges dont work, along with the blinkers, and the rad. fan. I dont know what caused all of that to quit in one night, but ill need some direction as to how to fix it all. I may just wire the fan to a separate switch just i dont toast the motor.

Im capable of doing most mechanical and electrical work on a car(especially one this old), but im only experienced on newer cars(OBDII, ha)

Ill poke around the site looking for previous topics on these issues.

Thanks,
Alex

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/09/2012 10:14PM by alexofnazareth.

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #2
alexofnazareth Alex Nazarian Iowa City, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 02:39PM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 41

and i really wish there was a thread with a bunch of wiring diagrams. We've got an MGB book, but its back in chicago at my parents house. Sigh.

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #3
alexofnazareth Alex Nazarian Iowa City, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 02:50PM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 41

http://www.mgexperience.net/archive/Gauges_Not_Working_I_Screwed_Up_Something/1517041

i did unbolt the coil and the coil amplifier underneath last night when i was searching for an external volatage regulator(since i didnt know it was in the alternator) Ill go see if i knocked a wire loose.

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #4
DrewM Drew Maddock 74 MGB roadster, Southern California, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 02:51PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 5,613

There are.

http://chicagolandmgclub.com/techtips/mgb/mgb_wd.html

Drew Maddock
Pasadena, California

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #5
alexofnazareth Alex Nazarian Iowa City, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 03:19PM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 41

well i went to check the fuses and accidentally jumpered between 2 terminals. When i did, the wipers and fan turned on. Heres a pic of what made everything run again:

im half tempted to just stick a maxi fuse in there and run it like that.

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #6
underdog Jim Underwood Pittsburgh, USA 1972 MG MGB 1980 Triumph TR8 "Fabulous Trashwagon" 1999 Chevrolet Corvette "Darth Vader" 1999 Chevrolet S10 "Spare Change" 2003 Jaguar S-Type "Eleanor"	Posted: August 05, 2012 03:31PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 9,387

Common problem. The fuse holders get corroded, loose their grip... whatever. Sometimes just wiggleing them restores power to the circuits.

MGB in place of a Saturn??? I have an 03 LW300 and I hope it never comes to that. eye popping smiley

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #7
alexofnazareth Alex Nazarian Iowa City, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 03:51PM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 41

yeah, well once i grab another motor and get it running properly again, ill park this 63.5hp nutsack back home. lol

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #8
alexofnazareth Alex Nazarian Iowa City, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 04:10PM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 41

i just shoved a 30amp fuse between them and theyre working now. Even with the key not in the car. Oh well

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #9
lewisrn Bob Lewis Danville, IN, USA 1980 MG MGB "The "B""	Posted: August 05, 2012 04:39PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 3,583

In reply to # 2138154 by alexofnazareth yeah, well once i grab another motor and get it running properly again, ill park this 63.5hp nutsack back home. lol

You know, it's just a car, but I find it interesting that you would register (today) on an MGB enthusiasts' website and ask for help, then make a statement like that.

Hope you get your Saturn running again soon.

Life is a state of mind.

80B - Engine overhauled 1/11, SU HS4's, O/D, all Speedhut gauges, cruise control, front & rear suspensions rebuilt, tube shocks on rear, Moss lowering kit, Bell SS Exhaust, Ed's 110 amp alternator, Schlemmerized distributor with Pertronix, LED tail lights, halogen headlights, Limey's fuse box & relays, etc., etc.

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #10
BrsMgbv6 Bryan Heidtman SW ohio, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 04:50PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 488

you could always just walk or take the bus. After you figure out just exactly how old your MGB is. Oh, and clean up the dirty dash,its buggin' me.

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #11
mac townsend Fairfield, CA, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 08:02PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 18,082

look in the library here for wiring diagrams

1973 Roadster. A nice 50-footer!
SUs, Datsun 5-speed
MGB Tips and Tricks: www.mgrescue.com

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #12
alexofnazareth Alex Nazarian Iowa City, USA	Posted: August 05, 2012 08:02PM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 41

In reply to # 2138197 by lewisrn

In reply to # 2138154 by alexofnazareth yeah, well once i grab another motor and get it running properly again, ill park this 63.5hp nutsack back home. lol

You know, it's just a car, but I find it interesting that you would register (today) on an MGB enthusiasts' website and ask for help, then make a statement like that.

Hope you get your Saturn running again soon.

I want to drive my saturn. I hate this car as a DD. Its ruining my back and irritating the hell out of me.

Now when the time comes that i only have to drive it when i want to, then ill learn to love this bouncy, slow, and attention getting turd again. And maybe ill have the motivation to actually make it nice.

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #13
hillbilly678 william j forsyth, USA 1980 MG MGB "Goldfinger"	Posted: August 05, 2012 08:22PM Registered: 10 months ago Posts: 88

or just sell it cause u dont sound like u like it or want it? heck i eat sleep and dream mgbs in my sleep and when im awake lol

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #14
DeadErnie Lawrence S Sykesville, MD, USA 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: August 05, 2012 08:33PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 189

I want to drive my MGB. I hate this SATURN as a DD. Its ruining my back and irritating the hell out of me.

Now when the time comes that i only have to drive it when i want to, then ill learn to love this bouncy, slow, and attention getting turd again. And maybe ill have the motivation to actually make it nice.

FIFY. . .

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #15
Robby Bob Hill Park City, TN, USA 1964 Ford Thunderbird 1965 Chevrolet Corvair 1979 MG MGB 1979 MG Midget 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK350	Posted: August 05, 2012 09:29PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 377

In reply to # 2138332 by alexofnazareth

In reply to # 2138197 by lewisrn

In reply to # 2138154 by alexofnazareth yeah, well once i grab another motor and get it running properly again, ill park this 63.5hp nutsack back home. lol

You know, it's just a car, but I find it interesting that you would register (today) on an MGB enthusiasts' website and ask for help, then make a statement like that.

Hope you get your Saturn running again soon.

then ill learn to love this bouncy, slow, and attention getting turd again. And maybe ill have the motivation to actually make it nice.

well it seems your bouncy, slow, and attention getting turd is getting you where you need to go - cant say thtA for your Saturn POS.

Personally any desire I had to help you figure things out left when you made the derogatory statement about the very cars we enjoy driving.

Bob

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #16
alexofnazareth Alex Nazarian Iowa City, USA	Posted: August 06, 2012 05:29AM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 41

Obviously you need to take what i have to say with a grain of salt and not get butt hurt when someone says something about the car you love. As a saturn owner, i understand that concept well.

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #17
JIMBV8 Jim Gibson Northampton, United Kingdom	Posted: August 06, 2012 05:58AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 57

Im capable of doing most mechanical and electrical work on a car(especially one this old)

Maybe he doesn't really need your help guys winking smiley

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #18
alexofnazareth Alex Nazarian Iowa City, USA	Posted: August 06, 2012 11:28AM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 41

Well if nothing else interesting happens, i wont.

Ive figured out most things on my own by reading and then doing. Of course I've probably pissed off half the viewers with my attitude/demeanor. Oh well. People are easily upset over anything these days.

Sincerely,

22yr old ME student.

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #19
costerhus Chris Osterhus Pittsburgh, USA 1970 MG MGB GT	Posted: August 06, 2012 11:48AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 942

After driving several Saturns over the years--my family's had most of the range (SL, SL1, SL2, multiple Vues, an L, Ion, SC, etc.) I can honestly say that if my MGB was in the shop...I'd walk or take the bus :p

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Re: MGB Daily Beater #20
Robby Bob Hill Park City, TN, USA 1964 Ford Thunderbird 1965 Chevrolet Corvair 1979 MG MGB 1979 MG Midget 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK350	Posted: August 06, 2012 01:04PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 377

In reply to # 2138849 by alexofnazareth
22yr old ME student.

Guess this explains your calling the car a slow turd !!!

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