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341. re: silly little mgb questions (score: 1): Author: "Phil Hunt, Proj Leader, Frontenac County Board Of Education"; Date: Thu, 06 Apr 1995 13:29:02 EDT; In regards to the brake light/test switch, I found out that it does work quite well. The switch lets you test the light works. If it doesn't come on than either the light is burnt out or the switch i; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00098.html (8,140 bytes)
342. MGB bodywork docs (score: 1): Author: "Phil Hunt, Proj Leader, Frontenac County Board Of Education"; Date: Tue, 21 Mar 1995 17:10:45 EST; (* regrets if this is an FAQ -- I just joined the list ;-) I'm looking for some manuals that do a decent job of explaining the bodywork of the MGB ('74). I've looked at Chilton's and the other common; /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00150.html (7,321 bytes)
343. Determining model year (score: 1): Author: "Phil Hunt, Proj Leader, Frontenac County Board Of Education"; Date: Mon, 27 Mar 1995 13:22:20 EST; Hi all, I recently acquired what I think is a '74 MGB. However, when I look at the plate inside the door it says Manufactured 9/73. Am I correct in assuming that I have '74 model year MGB that was ma; /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00197.html (7,317 bytes)
344. re: Determining model year (score: 1): Author: "Phil Hunt, Proj Leader, Frontenac County Board Of Education"; Date: Mon, 27 Mar 1995 16:30:21 EST; Thanks to all who responded to my query on determining model year. To summerize, the big problem is that the car was made in 9/73 and I wanted to confirm if the model year was '74 (model year differe; /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00206.html (8,355 bytes)
345. Re: MGB battery size (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:51:27 -0700 (MST); Group 26 - but it's a tight fit. I ended up standing an Optima on end - it's a sealed unit. Worked great - it's a little expensive though. Phil Bates '67 MGB misc others; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00159.html (7,236 bytes)
346. Re: Name that car with 7 pictures (posibly an MGA) (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:59:37 -0700 (MST); I doubt it's the worst blind spot you've ever seen - look at a lotus Europa - the later, the worse. I think they tried to make tunnel vision directly behind the driver with those sail pannels for som; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00160.html (9,811 bytes)
347. Re: MGB center of gravity? (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:53:03 -0700 (MST); I haven't ever done it on an MGB, but it's not that hard to do from a 2 dimensional (right left, front back) perspective. Up down, that's another story. Many speed shops can do what's called a "corne; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00184.html (8,250 bytes)
348. Steeplechase?? (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:24:12 -0700 (MST); Anyone on the list headed down to Las Cruces end of next month?? They list a Longitude/Latitude Steeple Chase as one of the events, and say that you can't use GPS to do it. I'm curious - anyone done; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00188.html (6,370 bytes)
349. Re: Too much oil? (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:42:10 -0600 (MDT); This will sound odd - but take a little of the oil from the dipstick, and see if you can light it with a match. If you can, it's gas. If you can't it isn't gas. My guess is that you have an oil coole; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00013.html (8,433 bytes)
350. Re: March Results (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 09:25:32 -0600 (MDT); Those are autocross classes with the scca. I'm not sure why the message went to the list, but someone is probably competing in an MG. Phil Bates '67 MGB H-stock class; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00054.html (6,614 bytes)
351. Re: MGA Generator (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:07:55 -0600 (MDT); My best suggestion is to buy an internally regulated alternator, and convert up to the modern age. You can eliminate the regulator completely, and the alternator will more than keep up with any deman; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00098.html (8,071 bytes)
352. Re: From: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net> (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 11:16:06 -0600 (MDT); I'm not a C owner, but........ I'd think a competent machine shop could remove the studs, and plane the surface of your spare manifold. If you want to remove the studs yourself, an acetylene torch is; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00100.html (7,811 bytes)
353. high compression pistons (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:39:57 -0600 (MDT); My 3 main MGB 1800 motor overheated badly last summer due to a lost water pump seal. I'm going to need a rebuild probably this upcoming winter (the car is drivable, but has low compression). Has anyo; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00307.html (6,601 bytes)
354. Re: identifying transmission? (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 09:54:42 -0600 (MDT); If I don't assume he's only talking 4 synchro, then there are other considerations. To identify 4 vs 3 synchro - just look at the side cover. The 4 synchro is rectangular, and the three synchro is mo; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00020.html (8,002 bytes)
355. Re: Other British Things (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bacon" <pboldtrix@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 20:39:25 GMT; Not sure if this qualifies, but a couple of years ago on a trip to the UK I did buy an antique shooting stick. For those who know what it is, does this count? I intended to use it at car shows, but a; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00027.html (6,971 bytes)
356. Re: front license plate (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:51:46 -0600 (MDT); Another thing people have done is get a bypass blanking thermostat (I've done that). They are expensive at about $35 (from moss) when a run of the mill thermostat is less then $5. What it does for yo; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00257.html (8,891 bytes)
357. Change thread - Air Conditioning (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:49:02 -0600 (MDT); There are a lot of companies that cando retrofits - vintage air is another one. Several of the companies will fit you with the new refridgerant systems. The key to having a system that doesn't drain; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00264.html (8,138 bytes)
358. Re: General question (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 08:46:17 -0600 (MDT); I don't know about conversions, but if you search the net far enough there are people that will convert just about anything. I also saw a new car that is being marketed - named the tesla - designed i; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00296.html (7,642 bytes)
359. Re: Where did it go (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:21:47 -0600 (MDT); Along with the other suggestions, check the boots. They won't hold much before they leak, but they will hold some. Phil Bates; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00348.html (7,041 bytes)
360. Re: Breather tube (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:38:57 -0600 (MDT); Can't speak for the weber vacuum issues, I know most people don't hook up vacuum on their distrubtor when they go to a weber. As far as venting the crankcase, you must vent the crankcase. If you don'; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00111.html (7,724 bytes)

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