That figures Vic.
On the Bentley 1978 and later cars diagram it shows some weird wiring at the ignition coil/distributor bit incorporating a "distributor resistor". God knows how it all works. I wonder if a dud resistor here could account for my fluctuating voltage readings when cranking. If this resistor is built into the solenoid heaven help us (me).
Starter Motors for MGB's with Ballast Resistor Ignition.
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Dave Wheatley
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Re: Starter Motors for MGB's with Ballast Resistor Ignition.
1978 MGB GT
1967 Morris Minor convertible
1972 Ford Cortina
2000 Mercedese Benz SLK 230K
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1967 Morris Minor convertible
1972 Ford Cortina
2000 Mercedese Benz SLK 230K
No modern!
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Vic Butler
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Re: Starter Motors for MGB's with Ballast Resistor Ignition.
I suspect it is Dave. If you have to get a new starter motor make sure it's got the IGN terminal.
I think the resistor you're referring to is the restrictive wire for the ballast resistor system. Is it a series of zig zags?
I think the resistor you're referring to is the restrictive wire for the ballast resistor system. Is it a series of zig zags?
1977 Stage 2 MGB GT
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine