After hitting a really bad pothole my MGB stopped running after about a quarter of a mile

Asked by GuruVBF4D Aug 18, 2018 at 05:15 PM about the 1973 MG MGB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1973 MGB, the engine has just been rebuilt and was running perfectly .I
hit a huge pothole on a back road and Jarred the car severely, after about a
quarter of a mile the engine simply stopped. The starter tries to start the car
and there is spark at the plugs. Any help would be appreciated

3 Answers

GuruVBF4D answered 6 years ago

LX30215, thank you for your answer I have been looking for a loose wire but as yet have not found one. I will continue to look. F O R, I can see gas in the fuel filter but it does not seem to be moving. I will check to see if there's any loose wires at the fuel pump. thank you for your input and if you have any other suggestions please I need all the help I can get

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Turn the key on and listen (or feel) the fuel pump to see if it is running. That bump could have loosened some debris or rust in the fuel tank which then plugged up the fuel intake.

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