- 61. Re: MGB Front supension mods. (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 14:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
- The higher spring rate springs are shorter too... Lewis, The "thump" you're hearing and feeling is probably the suspension bottoming out on the bump stop. The May/June 97 issue of the Octagon discuss
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01450.html (9,181 bytes)
- 62. RE: Lube the U Joints? (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 10:24:00 -0700 (PDT)
- You could pick up some longer nibs for the gun to connect to. Of course you cannot leave them on there as they will snap off with the first rotation of the u joint but after greasing you can replace
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00555.html (8,132 bytes)
- 63. RE: Leaf Springs and Steering Geometry? (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 11:25:00 -0700 (PDT)
- You can adjust the position of the axle on the leaf spring slightly but enough to make a difference. The bump stop brackets that also slide under the u of the ubolts can be rotated around the axle gi
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00759.html (8,870 bytes)
- 64. RE: nob under dash... ('75 mgb) (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 10:01:00 -0700 (PDT)
- Sounds like the fresh air vent lever. Pulling it towards you opens the door allowing air in. Pusing it towards to pedals closes it. There are three notched positions. Push a little harder it may be s
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00838.html (8,042 bytes)
- 65. RE: Body Sealing (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 15:27:00 -0700 (PDT)
- There is a product called flowable silicone. It is silicone sealant but it flows like very thick oil. It is made to seap into the gasket around a windshield to fix a leak around the window. You shoul
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01016.html (7,327 bytes)
- 66. RE: electric fans... (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 09:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
- cooler thermostat on the water (it probably has a high tewmp thermostat to produce heat in the winter) and when you install the electric fan make it one of those kenlowe or compatible aftermarket fan
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01108.html (8,598 bytes)
- 67. RE: Brake modultaion...help! (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 09:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
- Maybe check that you have the proper shims in the bearing of the front wheels. If it is too lose your disk could shimmy relative to your caliper which would be more likely when you are under the stra
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01109.html (8,237 bytes)
- 68. RE: Hood Insulating Pads (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 09:37:00 -0700 (PDT)
- 3m spray adhesive. They make a bunch of formulas. I can't remember the number but there is one formulated for high tack / high temp. ~$9 a can. Remove the hood, place upside down on grass. Mask off t
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01110.html (7,265 bytes)
- 69. Re: Overheating (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:51:00 -0700 (PDT)
- cooler thermostat , there are three temps I know of. I believe you can go down to 165 -- From: mgs-owner To: garyb; mgs Subject: Re: Overheating Date: Tuesday, August 19, 1997 10:39AM Hi Gary, I'm so
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01115.html (9,272 bytes)
- 70. RE: Brake modultaion...help! SOLVED! (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 14:30:00 -0700 (PDT)
- Part of the problem may be that you don't torque the nut tighter you take out some shimms that are inserted next to the bearing. To properly setup the bearing you need a few extra shimms of varied si
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01135.html (10,473 bytes)
- 71. Re: Brake modultaion...help! SOLVED! (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 15:29:00 -0700 (PDT)
- While working on my neighbor's car we cut through a ball joint about 1/4 the way through on three sides. Conversation went like this... Me: you're going to need a new ball joint when you put this bac
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01144.html (10,714 bytes)
- 72. RE: Brake modultaion...help! SOLVED! (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 09:49:00 -0700 (PDT)
- When you replace the bearing your going to tap out the old race and install a new one. The new one may not seat exactly the same. The new bearing may be a little different yet still meet specs. Maybe
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01217.html (9,695 bytes)
- 73. Re: Help Me Glue My Bonnet (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 14:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
- repost from last week... 3m spray adhesive. They make a bunch of formulas. I can't remember the number but there is one formulated for high tack / high temp. ~$9 a can. Remove the hood, place upside
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01243.html (7,979 bytes)
- 74. RE: Modulation Gone! Now what? (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 1997 13:52:00 -0700 (PDT)
- You can get an assortment of shims form Vicky Brit or Moss. Buy about 10 with 7 in the very thin range (2-3 each of the 3 smallest sizes). Perhaps your right caliper has frozen up a bit or the pads h
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01316.html (11,583 bytes)
- 75. Re: Modulation Gone! Now what? (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 1997 15:56:00 -0700 (PDT)
- I did not write that [] part though the message implies I did but I will bite anyway. I can guess that since the use of the shims allows the bearing to be installed without preloading a force to the
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01320.html (8,830 bytes)
- 76. RE: head gasket question (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 12:12:00 -0700 (PDT)
- I generally like to use just the gasket. If you have problems getting a good seal the proper thing to use for a head gasket would be the copper spray sealant. It is horrible sticky gooey crap that yo
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01379.html (7,786 bytes)
- 77. RE: Electric A/C system? (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 09:21:00 -0700 (PDT)
- A lot of Hondas have electric ac. On an engine with little power they claim the electric ac does not hurt driveability Chris R -- From: mgs-owner To: mgs Subject: Electric A/C system? Date: Monday, A
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01618.html (8,921 bytes)
- 78. RE: steering wheel vibrates (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 09:38:00 -0700 (PDT)
- You could have a worn suspension part ie. kingpins . The tires might need to be rebalanced due to improper balance the first time. The tire could be out of round but still be balanced on the machine
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01620.html (7,673 bytes)
- 79. Re: Electric A/C system? (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 11:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
- The idea is that the drain on the engine is relatively constant. The electric compressor pulls a lot of current but only for a short period. The battery acts like a buffer and the alternator drains l
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01648.html (10,231 bytes)
- 80. Re: Kingpin Bushings (score: 1)
- Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
- Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 15:37:00 -0700 (PDT)
- I can second that. A long time ago an "LBC mechanic" convinced me that I could do the kingpins myself, that they needed no reaming to assemble. Why do they sell a kingpin reamer? Why do they sell a k
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01665.html (9,709 bytes)
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