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21. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:48:58 EST; I have to agree with Larry on this one. This group really is hilarious. Kind of like the MGA discussion (prettiest car?) or to tow or not to tow with driveshaft. I mean theoretically, there is less e; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01108.html (8,641 bytes)
22. Re: rear tube shock conversion (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 16:57:51 EST; Actually, the front hole is where you want to mount the shock for extra rear axle stability. Mounting shock on an angle not only provides damping for the shock but also helps to keep the rear axle f; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01326.html (7,457 bytes)
23. Re: Long drive (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 15:01:55 EST; Is that a sports car or a safari truck?; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00344.html (7,389 bytes)
24. Re: 5 speed question (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 22:16:19 EST; Another monkey wrench Gerry, On some US speed applications, such as a Doug Nash 5 speed, 5th is still 1:1, but 1 - 4 are lowered geared than a normal 4 speed. What this does is allow a higher rear en; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00377.html (7,631 bytes)
25. Re: MGB A-Arm Bushings (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 08:05:17 EST; You've probably unwillingly just started another long term debate. Simple answer though: use them. That's all I use in all my street cars. They last much much longer than the stock bushings, and mak; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00400.html (6,931 bytes)
26. Re: Free play in crank?? ('70 MGB) (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 08:18:38 EST; Crank end free play usually results from the engine dropping the thrust washers out. The thrust washers control the end float of the crank shaft. The washers on your car are on the #3 main bearing (m; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00402.html (8,476 bytes)
27. Re: Free play in crank?? ('70 MGB) (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 11:21:06 EST; I don't see how the fan would move forward if the thrust washers are gone. TR's would do this (fan is mounted to crank) but not a B. The fan is water pump mounted, isolated by the fan belt. Have I mi; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00414.html (7,584 bytes)
28. Re: Catalytic converter Z-S to SU conversion (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 23:50:18 EST; I actually did this a few years ago on a 76 B. I used a Walker catalytic converter (can't recall the part number). The converter inlet and outlet were the correct size for the B exhaust. The convert; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00698.html (7,228 bytes)
29. what's the deal? (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 21:42:07 EST; Is this thing down, or what?; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01810.html (5,995 bytes)
30. Re: Weight of MGB synchro/non-synchro transmissions (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 11:05:12 EST; I recently shipped three gearboxes, two LH o/d and one D o/d. There is exactly a 14 lb. difference between the early and late boxes. Eric; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00381.html (7,080 bytes)
31. Re: MGB 78 wow's. What is a 78 MGB worth (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:45:55 EST; I can see from your e-mail exactly what your problems are. The car has definitely been messed with from an emissions standpoint. You basically have no emissions equipment on the car. Your carb has b; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00682.html (7,939 bytes)
32. Re: stock racing (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 23:02:16 EST; For information on autocrossing, contact the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America). I believe their headquarters is in Boulder, Co. (My membership expired sometime ago-retired autocrosser, SOLO I & II).; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00895.html (6,788 bytes)
33. Re: Hooked and replacement B fenders (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 15:52:58 EST; WHOOOOOOOOOOOA! Roadster and GT fenders are different. Thought I'd just throw that in just in case you didn't know. Eric; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01057.html (7,252 bytes)
34. Re: non od and OD trannys (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 21:21:32 EST; Guys and Gals, You don't need to wire a warning light into your overdrive circuit. The safeguard is already there. While there isn't a mechanical lockout, all the gearboxes originally equipped with o; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01168.html (8,714 bytes)
35. Re: Several questions RE 1980 MGB LE (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 08:21:13 EST; Use 185/70R14 tires on your LE. These are very common and very cost effective. I have used this size on all my B's, and currently have them on my 79 which has LE wheels. Horn/signal switch: Replace; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01193.html (6,968 bytes)
36. 69 MGB GT with sunroof (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 00:53:43 EST; Guys and Gals, I've got a 69 GT with sunroof. The car is partially disassembled, typical rust in typical places but not too bad. The sunroof portion is complete, but needs attention. The drivetrain i; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01366.html (6,518 bytes)
37. Re: MGs in movies (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 16:22:28 EST; Ever seen Sabrina the Teenage witch? It's a sitcom that comes on Friday nights. My kids love to watch it. One night Sabrina bought a car and it was a 72 Blaze Orange MGB! Had Massachusett plates. Sab; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01400.html (7,901 bytes)
38. Re: Master cylinder (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 08:27:03 EST; Having owned bunches of British cars, I just have to ask, how many times do you want to "rebuild" your master cylinder? Do it right, do it once. Order a rebuilt one and be done with it. Putting a ki; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01664.html (7,492 bytes)
39. Re: Thrown Rod (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 08:41:27 EST; I have to concur on this one. Scrap it. Too much riding on a rebuild to chance a hidden crack, etc. I never reuse "holey" blocks. If you need a block, I've got some around too, on your side of the co; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01665.html (6,699 bytes)
40. Best Babe stories (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 23:04:52 EST; My two best babe stories: When I met my wife, she was 20 years old and driving a 73 MGB. Myself, a big block Chevy man thought, "Boy that's a neat little car". Twelve years, 15 MGB's, a TR6, a TR7, a; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00966.html (7,255 bytes)

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