- 1. Re: 64b value? (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 18:32:40 EDT
- << I don't have a B, but if I remember correctly the '64 would have the 3 main bearing engine. This could be a bargaining point, as it isn't as durable as the newer 5 main. Use your Moss or Vic. Brit
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00493.html (7,428 bytes)
- 2. Wings and Wheels-Santa Monica,CA (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 13:57:24 EDT
- I thought I read somewhere that Moss had rekindled the Wings and Wheels Day at Santa Monica Airport sometime in June. Anyone know if this is true and when the event will be? Thanks, Bruce Durgin 64 B
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00239.html (6,419 bytes)
- 3. Insurance question (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 10:35:21 EDT
- I recently received my new insurance policy. I hadn't really paid much attention until now, but I noticed I have the "Agreed Value" type. Is this the good type to have? I remember reading about the t
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00991.html (6,520 bytes)
- 4. A long ride tomorrow...and Sunday as well (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 00:58:44 EDT
- Tomorrow I'm going to go out and drive my MG in no specific direction and just let the wind blow and the exhaust growl. It has been one of those weeks where I just need to spend some quality time wit
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01342.html (7,079 bytes)
- 5. Re: Let me ask this another way... (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 13:51:44 EDT
- << From the factory, the wheel wells, as well as the valences and engine compartment, were black. >> Hmmmmmm? You sure about that? I'm fairly certain, but not 100%, that the engine compartment on my
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01026.html (8,624 bytes)
- 6. Re: packaway to folding conv (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 1 May 1999 00:46:22 EDT
- << The consensus seems to be that the early type of folding frame is not one of England's finest creations, and not only that but the top for it (which is different) is hard to source. >> I have the
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01952.html (7,279 bytes)
- 7. Re: Heat, or lack thereof in MGB (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 13:52:32 EST
- << There is also an "up rated" squirrel cage fan available from some supplier, I'm not sure who though. I tried the uprated version sold by Seven Inds. It is a generic piece designed for a larger hea
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00315.html (8,904 bytes)
- 8. Moto-Lita vs Lacarra Steering Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 7 Mar 1999 19:55:42 EST
- I just got the Lecarra catalog and their steering wheels look to be of high quality but about $100 less than the MotoLita wheels in the Moss catalog. Anybody have experience with Lecarra wheels? or M
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00354.html (6,711 bytes)
- 9. Re: Beautiful MG Book for auction on Ebay (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 14:29:47 EST
- I was under the impression that advertising, including eBay stuff, was not allowed on this list. There are plenty of other places to post this type of message if you are selling stuff. Am I the only
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00043.html (7,362 bytes)
- 10. Compression check and advice please (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 13:12:01 EST
- Hi all, Did a cold compression check on my car and found the following: Cyl 1 145# Cyl 2 140# Cyl 3 110# Cyl 4 145# Added a little oil to the No. 3 cylinder and the pressure went up to 115 only. The
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00487.html (7,004 bytes)
- 11. Re: Window winder handles (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 20:00:17 EST
- In my 64 B I installed a pair of chrome MGA Coupe winders and pulls. Kind of flashy, they look alot better than the stock plastic. I had to modify the winder handles to get them to stay on. They look
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00292.html (6,839 bytes)
- 12. Re: East Coast USA / Canada events (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 17:25:20 EST
- David, I'm originally from Maine and now hibernate here in Southern Cal. where it will be about 76 F today (cooling off a bit...) Tell me, tell me ...I hope this is snow or no snow rally?????? Bruce
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00353.html (6,964 bytes)
- 13. Gas tank sealer (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 17:28:19 EST
- I've heard there are a number of different products recommended for sealing fuel tanks. I'm getting ready to drop mine next week from it's origianl spot for the last 35 years for a number of other re
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01750.html (6,573 bytes)
- 14. Tow bar or tow dolly for 2500 mile tow? (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 17:33:57 EST
- This may be a dumb question, but I am going to have to tow my MGB on a 2500 mile trip soon and need to either rent a 2 wheel dolly or use/make a tow bar. Ideally a trailer would probably be best but
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01751.html (7,007 bytes)
- 15. Electronic ignition and plug gapping (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:46:13 EST
- Hi all, I am installing a new positive ground Petronix in my 64 B. Currently I'm running stock Champions with origianl gaps, which I don't have in front of me (of course...) Any recommendations on pl
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00527.html (6,668 bytes)
- 16. Re: Chrom Wires (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 17:44:51 EST
- Go for the Dayton stainless spokes rather than the Dunlop chrome spoke wheels. The price is fairly close, ss being slightly higher I think. However, stainless is a stronger, less brittle spoke and t
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00809.html (6,475 bytes)
- 17. Petronix installation and a problem (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 12:34:32 EST
- Hi all, Just installed one of the new Positive Ground petronix units in my car and made the following observations: 1. Another one of those "15 minute" jobs didn't turn out that way. Apparently they
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00921.html (7,482 bytes)
- 18. Re: non od and OD trannys (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 20:43:46 EST
- I was under the impression that the OD units had a "lock-out" that prevented them from engaging at all in reverse. I'm copying the group, Dave, because I'm wondering about what you heard! Bruce Durgi
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01167.html (7,491 bytes)
- 19. Suspension lowering (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 21:38:56 EST
- Hi all, Considering lowering my suspension on the 64. There is a 1" kit in Moss/VB etc. Looking for experiences re: handling...was it significantly better? Worth the $$$ and trouble? Thanks, Bruce Du
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01609.html (6,710 bytes)
- 20. Re: Suspension lowering (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 19:25:49 EST
- Last year I made the following mods to the 64 B: 1. 3/4" antisway bar 2. V8 bushings front 3. New coils; Apple rebuilt HD levers in front 4.B GT 7 leaf rear springs (on advice from BritTek!) 5. Brai
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01635.html (7,567 bytes)
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