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1. Re: Sill Replacement Costs (score: 1): Author: "Frank van Dalen" <F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL>; Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 09:45:56 +0100; Hi Bob, So you think 6.5 K might be considered a lot of money for a nice B? My '69 B is in good condition and is worth about $12,000 here in Holland (I'm not telling you what it cost me to get it int; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00042.html (6,906 bytes)
2. Gear box shifts out of gear (score: 1): Author: "Frank van Dalen" <F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL>; Date: Tue, 9 Jan 1996 16:38:11 +0100; Hi all, I have a minor problem with the gearbox of my '69 B: if I want to slow the car down by releasing the accelerator while engaged in third gear, it wants to throw itself out of gear into neutral; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00235.html (6,944 bytes)
3. Hill climbing in the UK (score: 1): Author: "Frank van Dalen" <F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 16:45:03 +0100; Dear All, Encouraged by a spectacular victory in a recent carting event, I would like to run my standard '69 MGB in a hill climb. Unfortunately, there are no hills in Holland so I'm planning for a su; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00592.html (7,032 bytes)
4. Cost of valve jobs (score: 1): Author: "Frank van Dalen" <F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL>; Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 10:08:16 +0100; I've been looking into prices for complete overhaul jobs on B heads including fitting hardened valve seats here in Holland. Most of this stuff is from England, there are local jobs as well. Prices r; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00694.html (6,680 bytes)
5. Re: Water pump and rebuilt carb refitting (score: 1): Author: "Frank van Dalen" <F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL>; Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 16:02:56 +0100; I think in this rare case things ARE as simple as they seem! Even I had no trouble replacing the pump and carbs on my '69 B. Drain the cooling system, remove the rediator, untighten the fanbelt (alt; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00760.html (6,940 bytes)
6. Re: Heaters (score: 1): Author: "Frank van Dalen" <F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL>; Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 16:06:55 +0100; 1. Try replacing your thermostat; this solved the same problem for me. 2. If memory serves there is a rubber seal in that vent that probably requires replacing Frank van Dalen '69 B; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00762.html (6,583 bytes)
7. Valve rattle (score: 1): Author: "Frank van Dalen" <F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 1995 10:57:23 +0100; Hi All, I have a problem that is best summarised by the fact that some of my so-called friends think that my '69 B sounds like a VW Beetle. I'm loosing friends fast this way, and I'd appreciate some; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00416.html (7,175 bytes)
8. Knock knock knock knock knock (score: 1): Author: "Frank van Dalen" <F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 15:45:48 +0100; Your A sounds just like my B did. At that number of knocks per second, it should be something in the valve train. I fixed my knock by replacing the tappets, though I am now enjoying a similar knock f; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00688.html (7,352 bytes)
9. Knock Knock and Oil to Cam (score: 1): Author: "Frank van Dalen" <F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 17:07:56 +0100; I think you got it wrong John... Each piston has combustion once every 4 strokes of 180 degrees, ie once every two crankshaft revolutions. If there was a knock from one piston/rod, you would hear it; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00693.html (7,274 bytes)
10. Re: Oil filler cap mystery (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (F. van Dalen); Date: Sun, 1 Oct 1995 12:42:01 +0100; Hi Guys, Thank you all very much in solving the oil filler cap mystery for me. I put the various responses together, and found the section in Haynes that explains that to test the PCV valve you shoul; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00001.html (6,625 bytes)
11. Re: Zehring's leak theory (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (F. van Dalen); Date: Sun, 1 Oct 1995 12:51:48 +0100; My '69 B has that! I'm stunned to learn there is actually a use for that crazy split pin. Would idling the engine for a while on the B help in keeping my dad's driveway clean? Frank van Dalen; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00002.html (6,831 bytes)
12. A new carburettor synchronizing theory (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (F. van Dalen); Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 11:17:17 +0100; After having put oversize spindles in my SU carbs (allow me expand a little: my local MG mechanic showed me how to use HIS reamer on one carb, let me do the other, gave me coffee, checked whether I h; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00081.html (9,051 bytes)
13. Re: What are the holes on back deck for? (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (F. van Dalen); Date: Sun, 24 Sep 1995 16:27:38 +0100; Hi Jeff, The holes are intended for mounting three point safety belts. These belts come with brackets that clip onto fancy chrome plated bolts screwed into these holes. Tonneau covers have matching h; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00583.html (7,054 bytes)
14. RE: MGF & 50-somethings (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (F. van Dalen); Date: Mon, 25 Sep 1995 11:46:16 +0100; Who cares about the price of a NEW MGF? Who WANTS a new MG? The F will make a great car to buy in 25 years... Frank; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00589.html (6,789 bytes)
15. Oil filler cap mystery (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (F. van Dalen); Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 09:46:12 +0100; I spent part of this summer's vacation in France, trying to keep up with with a friend in a Westfield Seven. One day we stood bent over my B's engine compartment admiring a knocking sound from what i; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00720.html (7,579 bytes)
16. Oilfiller cap mystery (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (F. van Dalen); Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 11:32:54 +0100; Oops! I forgot to mention: my B is '69 model, the only emission control is a tube running from the crankcase vent filter back into the intake manifold. Thanks for bearing with me, Frank van Dalen; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00721.html (6,500 bytes)
17. Reaching the pedals (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (F. van Dalen); Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 10:20:22 +0200; Morning all, After repeated complaints from my wife that she had a choice between being able the reach the pedals in our '69 B or being able to look outside, I decided to see wether I could get the d; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00413.html (7,120 bytes)
18. radio & speaker (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (Dalen); Date: Tue, 2 May 95 09:24:07 +0200; Good morning all, Here is a radio question for you. My '69 B has the original radio still in it, proudly saying 'British Motor Corporation' on the front. After the electrical problems I've had, I was; /html/mgs/1995-05/msg00006.html (7,222 bytes)
19. Re: Getting the 75B to run (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (Dalen); Date: Tue, 18 Apr 95 10:45:29 +0200; Hi Anthony, Sounds like your fuel pump got stuck (may happen when the car hasn't run for a while). Turn the key to the first stop to get power and gently hit the fuel pump (in the right hand rear whe; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00232.html (7,816 bytes)
20. MGB door handles (score: 1): Author: F.vanDalen@LR.TUDelft.NL (Dalen); Date: Thu, 20 Apr 95 09:35:59 +0200; In answer to TeriAnn Wakeman's question: There is an adjusting bolt screwed into the push button, and apparently your locking nut on this bolt is llose. remove the door trim, readjust and tighten loc; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00277.html (6,744 bytes)

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