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MG from 1956 (USA versions only) up and Engine theory.
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Hi Morgan, Did you check the connections electrically or just visually? If not put a test light on the connection of the white w/red tracer wire at the solenoid with the key in the "start" position. This
Hi Joel, The clutch kit (3-in-1) is the clutch disk, pressure plate and release bearing so that is ok. The pilot bearing/bushing (terminology thing)is the bearing/bushing in the back of the crankshaft
Hi Joel, You shouldn't replace anything until you find what is wrong. It is obvious that the first motion shaft (that the clutch disk rides on) is spinning with the engine and not stopping when the
Hi Andy, A pushrod can't jump out of a tappet (lifter) but it can jump out of a rocker arm. Is that what you mean? If so there are several reasons that a pushrod will jump out of a rocker arm. A bent
Hi John, The "click" is most likely the click of the solenoid. But that don't mean that the electrical connection inside was made to the starter motor. So you need to run some tests when it is in it's

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