Ignition problems

Sometimes when I turn the key the starter doesn't turn. But I get a click from the solenoid. I did a bunch of diagnostics and checks.
1. Check all the battery cables and ground strips.
2. Check the connection to the solenoid.
3. Take the brown and white wire on the alternator and ground it then see if the ignition light comes on (this makes sure the ignition light works).
- The light is good but I think I could work on the alternator connections a little - I didn't really clean them that well and I should go back and do it properly.
4. Took it to advance auto parts and had them run a check on the system. Here is the result.














Fascinating stuff. Well it turns out that the starter isn't looking too good. So I took it off and had a look. This is what I found.
































So I think I will replace the starter and solenoid. I should be able to get the pair for under $150. The rubber seal is really messed up and the starter is the original lucas one, so it has seen some good service. I'll run by the auto part store and order one this week.

Roof

The roof has a bar at the back that is glued into the fabric. I guess the glue has dried up and this bar now freely moves. I re-glued it using a hot glue gun and now it stays in place and the soft top folds up really easily.

Carburettor

The Carb is the stock Zenith Stromberg. Its not that great, it runs rich and needs rebuilding. Rather than do that I decided to order the Weber 45 MCHH that bolts on to the existing manifold. From what I have read this is a pretty simple mod, although it is possible that the air filter will run into the brake cylinder. Apparently there is an adapter that can take of that. We'll just have to wait and see.
Heres a pic of the kit and a link to it.
http://www.racetep.com/mgbmcch.html
It should be in tomorrow, although in the meantime we have another project.

Pictures

New (old) car

I thought I would like to keep track of what I do to my new MGB. So here goes. First of all lets have some pics.