Dan's 1976 MGB

Ok, after replacing the battery (and the positive battery cable clamp, which fell off when removing the old battery) the B is now running again, although starting continues to be problematic - kind of stutters and pauses as the starter turns. I'm down to about 1/4 of a tank of gas, so think I can take it and fill it up with high-test, see if that clears up the running at all. I have sourced a Z-S rebuild kit, so I will remove and rebuild that carb over the winter.