- 141. Accelerator pedal (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 12:00:56 -0400
- I have a 1970 MGB GT shell (as part of a V8 build) and the accelerator pedal has been fitted. But it seems too long at the bit where the cable attaches. The small square pad which serves to hit the a
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00009.html (7,386 bytes)
- 142. MGB V8 Sweatshirts/Tshirts (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 16:44:51 -0400
- I was in the Tshirt factory place with my wife who was getting a pile of Tshirts for her Yoga studio. I decided a nice sweatshirt with MGB GT V8 emblazoned on it would be nice. I thought maybe the hi
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00011.html (7,444 bytes)
- 143. Close to Jacksonville (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 18:39:31 -0400
- I have someone in Jacksonville, Florida, with an MGB parts car but illness prevents him from dismantling it (open heart surgery). Is there anyone close by that could do me a favour and get some parts
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00012.html (7,091 bytes)
- 144. SUVs get their due (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 15:45:50 -0400
- I am happy to say that one of Canada's provinces is contemplating imposing a tax on SUVs on the grounds that they pollute and guzzle......Hurrah! Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson - barrier@bconnex.net
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00016.html (6,927 bytes)
- 145. MGB GT V8 History (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:04:03 -0400
- Would someone please point me to a source of the Rover V8 engine & MGB GT V8 history. I know I have read it, all about the BL chap finding the 215 on the floor at the outboard motor place etc etc...
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00017.html (7,323 bytes)
- 146. 1970 MGB GT (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 20:17:03 -0400
- Has anyone got a 1970 MGB GT. I have the rubber replacement for the rear hatch and I cannot tell which and how it goes. It is the bit that goes over the top and part way down the sides. I have the on
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00023.html (7,133 bytes)
- 147. RE: Body work (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 12:08:43 -0400
- I had extensive repair work on my MGB GT. It cost Cdn$5,700 which is roughly $3,700 in that funny old fashioned green stuff. It included new door skins new boot floor new floors repairs to tunnel re
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00036.html (10,111 bytes)
- 148. MGB hood release cable (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:29:03 -0400
- Has anyone had trouble with replacement bonnet (hood) release cables busting? I tried a new one and it lasted for two pulls only. On examination the design looks a bit fragile and I remember dimly so
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00038.html (7,055 bytes)
- 149. Vinyl, the care thereof (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2002 17:53:45 -0400
- A while ago there was a thread regarding the "badness" of Amoral as apparently the petroleum base, or the silicon, or the something rots out vinyl. A product called "303" was recommended. Well I went
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00000.html (8,419 bytes)
- 150. Re: Vinyl, the care thereof (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Jun 2002 10:01:44 -0400
- The chap I mentioned below said use NOTHING. He has this from the vinyl manufacturers !!!! He said that all products clog up the vinyl and rot it. -even lanolin! He said you get the nice shine but yo
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00001.html (10,474 bytes)
- 151. Re: Vinyl, the care thereof (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2002 08:16:15 -0400
- I remember hearing on some radio show about the tombs in the Nile valley. Apparently the two things that they found in great shape were wheat grains and leather treated with beeswax. Beeswax, it seem
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00004.html (9,749 bytes)
- 152. Re: Vinyl, the care thereof (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2002 13:16:14 -0400
- Hell, I don't mind waiting as long as I can get a sandwich somewhere. Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson - barrier@bconnex.net /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majord
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00006.html (10,218 bytes)
- 153. Switches for 77-80 dashboards (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 11:07:02 -0400
- If anyone is interested I have found a supplier of 22mm x 30mm switches which fit '77-'80 MGB dashboards. They are called Delta and can be found at www.europaspares.com. I bought a couple and they ar
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00014.html (7,243 bytes)
- 154. Door touching body (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2002 09:35:57 -0400
- I find that the driver side door of my MGB GT 1970, if opened too far, will touch the wing (fender) This is not good for the absolutely brand new paint job of incredible beauty. I remember seeing a
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00015.html (7,263 bytes)
- 155. Re: Door touching body - easy 'scavenge ' fix (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 08 Jun 2002 19:01:48 -0400
- Ah ha! Problem solved - Thank you !! Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson - barrier@bconnex.net /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /// Send list
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00016.html (9,612 bytes)
- 156. Re: Resonator vs. Muffler? (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:08:13 -0400
- What timing! I have just come back from the specialist silencer (muffler) shop where they are putting in a 2" system back from my primaries and secondary exhaust manifold on my MGB GT V8. They showe
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00019.html (9,694 bytes)
- 157. Saab (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 16:44:55 -0400
- I know this is going to non-Saab territory but..... There is good solid Saab 900S (1981?) going to the scrap yard here at my favourite garage. Does anyone want it - or parts. It is about an hour nort
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00036.html (7,104 bytes)
- 158. Ignition Coil (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 09:38:20 -0400
- I have an Intermotor Ignition Coil 11030 which apparently replaces Bo (Bosch?) 0 221 119 027 and Lu (Lucas?) HA12, CL2. My question is ...Is this suitable for my Rover 3.5L transplant? Regards Barri
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00039.html (6,883 bytes)
- 159. Re: more progress (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:01:03 -0400
- Is not 210-ish rather high? Electric fans come on at 170 so one assumes that this is getting close to being too hot. What is the "ideal" temp I wonder? Anyone want to advise on this? Regards Barrie
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00054.html (8,881 bytes)
- 160. 100mm Speedo Gauge (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 May 2002 20:46:32 -0400
- Has anyone got a 100mm Smith or Jaeger speedo gauge in KPH as opposed to MPH? I need for my MGB GT and in Canada we are modern with kilometres (or is it a French thing?) Will swap, accept free, buy,
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00021.html (7,327 bytes)
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