- 241. 68B Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 22:39:22 -0500
- It was a great day. Many of you may remember my '68 MGB saga to date. I've replaced the carbs, rebuilt the hydraulics (brake and clutch), replaced most of the front suspension (swivel axles, shocks,
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00400.html (7,717 bytes)
- 242. Bill's words in Automobile (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <philv@pclink.com>
- Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 14:32:17 -0600
- List member Bill Spohn was quoted in the letters section of this month's Automobile Magazine. Apparently his was the only civilized response to David E's Fiero-bashing in last month's issue. He sugge
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00265.html (6,533 bytes)
- 243. Front Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 16:20:15 -0500
- In preparing to bolt the front suspension back together with mostly new parts I've been reviewing the Haynes manual and have a few questions. 1) What is best to lub the wishbone pivot arms? I'm usin
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00305.html (6,713 bytes)
- 244. Wheel Bearing End-Float (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 11:39:16 -0500
- I'm attempting to set the end-float on my front wheel bearings and am having trouble grasping when it is correct. It seems to me that .002 - .004" of end-float is too little to tell by moving the hu
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00395.html (7,089 bytes)
- 245. Brake caliper question (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 22:35:07 -0500
- Looks like I've done it now... A few weeks ago I bought a pair of rebuilt brake calipers from my local NAPA store and returned the old ones as cores. Tonight I got my front-end to the point of instal
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00563.html (6,767 bytes)
- 246. Brake Calipers Binding (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 22:58:49 -0500
- I just replaced my brake calipers, hose, pads, etc. and after bleeding the brakes the front calipers are binding. Before bleeding the lines (pressing the brake pedal) the wheels spun freely. I pulle
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00717.html (7,069 bytes)
- 247. RE: Brake Calipers Binding (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 11:46:14 -0500
- Driver side drags other side locks. The pistons were flush with the caliper before fitting and now protrude about 1/8 inch. Frank
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00742.html (6,909 bytes)
- 248. RE: Brake Calipers Binding, Q2 (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 13:07:42 -0500
- Thanks to all who have replied so far. Now I have a new question... What about the master cylinder? Before I blame the rebuilt calipers I would like to insure they are the problem. BTW, I am using DO
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00748.html (6,888 bytes)
- 249. Brake Calipers Binding, Q3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 22:35:36 -0500
- I'm still trying to determine if I have a problem with my brake calipers. Here are the facts... On both front calipers the inner piston is approx 1/8" extended out from the body of the caliper, the
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00769.html (7,234 bytes)
- 250. RE: Brake Calipers Binding, Q3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 09:13:33 -0500
- Thanks for the reply. Sounds as if I should have placed a bit more info in my posts. I know it's the pistons/pads causing drag as I'm trying to complete a complete front-end rebuild and have replace
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00780.html (8,998 bytes)
- 251. RE: Brake binding results, Please (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2000 22:54:27 -0500
- Sorry to leave you hangin... As it turns out I also had a problem bleeding the same caliper that was binding so I removed the bleed screw and found the bleed screw had crossed threads and was letting
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00912.html (8,537 bytes)
- 252. Steering Rack Leak (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:48:41 -0500
- My front end job continues... The latest problem on my 68B is a steering rack leaking from the top oil seal. I've cleaned and inspected the rack and all was good until I filled the rack with oil and
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00931.html (7,149 bytes)
- 253. RE: Steering Rack Leak (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 13:21:26 -0500
- The rack leak at the point the pinion shaft enters the rack, on top and behind the cover plate. According to both the MOSS catalog and Haynes manual there is an oil seal fitted at the point the shaf
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00935.html (7,667 bytes)
- 254. Stupid choke question (SU's) (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 22:42:52 -0500
- At what RPM should a fully choked HS4 carb run at? I know you set the fast idle at 1000 rpm etc, but what should this result in when fully choked and starting the engine? Frank Phillips, 1968 MGB
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00055.html (6,667 bytes)
- 255. Heater Knob Removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:12:10 -0500
- Getting ready to remove my dash, replace all rubber bits (wind screen, doors, etc), and put in dash from parts car. In order to do this I need to remove the switches, gauges, and controls from both
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00109.html (6,935 bytes)
- 256. Light bulbs (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:04:26 -0500
- Sorry to hit the list with this but ListQuest is dead and I need info that could come from the archive! I'm looking to replace the bulbs in my gauges and need the info on the Radio Shack bulbs that
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00123.html (7,299 bytes)
- 257. RE: Light bulbs (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:29:51 -0500
- Well, I found it! http://www.mgb.bc.ca/service/tips/interior.html As always, thanks to Skye Poier for the great web site! Frank List, Sorry to hit the list with this but ListQuest is dead and I need
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00124.html (7,676 bytes)
- 258. SU Fast idle and choke problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 22:59:08 -0500
- I'm still working on setting the choke. I followed the manual and set the fast idle screws to provide 1000 RPM with the choke pulled to the point the jet were about to move down, this was done with
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00170.html (7,107 bytes)
- 259. Rivet size? (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 23:07:24 -0500
- I'm getting ready to replace all the rubber bits on the wind screen and doors. What size rivet is needed attach the outer window seal to the door? Thanks... Frank Phillips 1968 MGB
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00171.html (6,300 bytes)
- 260. More on wheel bearings (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 22:02:11 -0500
- I'm preparing to do a complete brake job this weekend and while I'm at it I plan to replace the front wheel bearings. I have complete bearing sets with races and oil seals. The bearings are conical
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00307.html (7,778 bytes)
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