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81. My GT runs!!! (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 08:44:09 +0200
Hi all, I finally had cranked my '71 BGT with gas. After some cranking and quite some smoke the enige started. What a joy! The odor was a bit less in such a small environment as my garage is (yes the
/html/mgs/1999-09/msg00927.html (7,915 bytes)

82. RE: My GT runs!!! (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 15:33:22 +0200
Hi Bob, Thanks for your positive response. As my GT has an electric oil pressure gauge (ex-California car) and an electric rev counter, I assume the stabaliser should be o.k. These two instruments ap
/html/mgs/1999-09/msg00932.html (10,188 bytes)

83. My GT runs!!! (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 16:41:54 +0200
/html/mgs/1999-09/msg00940.html (9,045 bytes)

84. RE: Oil Pressure on Fresh Rebuild (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 08:19:56 +0200
Recently I had the experience of cranking the engine after reassembling my BGT. I took quite a while to have correct oil pressure anyway. This was due to the fact the oil cooler had been removed and
/html/mgs/1999-09/msg01058.html (8,750 bytes)

85. RE: Hanging or Inverted or.. (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 09:17:26 +0200
Hi Neil, I'm not an racing expert, but I think that when you start a race you before comencing the start of the race you make your engine warm. This will enable you to build up the oil pressure timel
/html/mgs/1999-09/msg01061.html (8,364 bytes)

86. RE: Ignition coil diode? (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 10:33:59 +0200
This is an electrolitic capacitor. Perhaps for preventing burning in the ignition contacts. This type of capacitors are to be connected according to the + signs, otherwise it will be destroyed. Most
/html/mgs/1999-09/msg01161.html (7,938 bytes)

87. RE: Windlace on a '73 B GT- advice saught (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 08:07:35 +0200
I have the same experience. I was looking for the original autumn leaf colored one - no longer available - so I've got the black plastic version. The door is barely closing even after 4 years. The o
/html/mgs/1999-09/msg01319.html (8,711 bytes)

88. RE: HELP ! Steering column free play (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:38:13 +0200
Hi Louis, I advice first to renew the U joint; this had play and this job is the easiest part. The column I cannot advise. What I found during the restoration of my '71 BGT is, that there was quite s
/html/mgs/1999-09/msg01394.html (9,342 bytes)

89. RE: Check those old lines... (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 21:34:07 +0200
Yes !@#*, Got it too. The only line I reused for the restoration - the slave clutch cylinder flexline - is leacky and I have to fit a new one which is a nasty job. If you are busy with the bigger wor
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00018.html (7,622 bytes)

90. RE: Masking tape residue removal (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 21:52:25 +0200
Best stuff to remove any sticky residues is what we call in the Netherlands washing petrol - I think the english name for it is white spirit. On alcohol based liquids do not help. (that's better for
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00020.html (7,599 bytes)

91. RE: Clutch Master/Slave Cylinder Problem (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 08:57:25 +0200
Before rebuilding the MC and buying a repair kit, it's better to dismantle the MC and look into the MC when all the contents are out. The bore is very narrow compared with a brake MC, so when the bo
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00212.html (9,122 bytes)

92. How to check the oil pressure gauge (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 22:34:44 +0200
Dear listers, Today I dared to switch the starter after more than 8 years of standstill. I must say it was a special moment! The engine cranked a bit slow when the spark plugs still were in, so I rem
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00737.html (9,144 bytes)

93. RE: How to check the oil pressure gauge (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 07:50:23 +0200
Thanks Skye, My car however has come from California in early 1990, so it has USA spec. setup. The gauge is electrically driven. The transducer is on the same spot on the engine as you indicated, but
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00756.html (8,752 bytes)

94. RE: Looking for seat recovering instructions and hints (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 08:08:31 +0200
Hi David, Look into the Porter manual How to purchase etc. The procedure is well described. Cheers, Hans '71 BGT coming alive
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00758.html (7,493 bytes)

95. RE: How to check the oil pressure gauge (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 12:46:55 +0200
Hi James, Have you heard any news how the gauge can be tested? Temporarely (5 seconds max) grounding the other gauges to my opinion is not really bad to do. It forces the instrument though, but as th
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00788.html (10,332 bytes)

96. RE: GT glass finisher install help (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:33:42 +0200
I fully agree with Larry. The guys who did my car had really trouble with this job. I cost them an extra windshield fitting rubber. Cheers, Hans '71BGT
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00883.html (8,330 bytes)

97. RE: Slowing the Fuel Gauge Fluctuation on an LBC (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:37:11 +0200
it's quite uncommon for fuel gauges to fluctuate quickly, because they work on a hot wire principle. I suggest to check all connections to the gauge thoroughly and check for poor contacts. Furtheron
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00884.html (11,235 bytes)

98. RE: How to check the oil pressure gauge - keep on cranking! (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 22:28:45 +0200
Hi James and others who thought with my oil pressure, The outcome is as J Walker suggested: do more cranking. So I did. And yes: slowly the pressure went up to about 50 (middle of the gauge). I did t
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00945.html (13,028 bytes)

99. RE: Top Starter mounting bolt question: (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 22:53:03 +0200
Hi Andrew, The top starter motor bolt on my MGBGT early '71 has a much longer bolt. This is needed because it goes much deeper before it fits than the lower bolt. Cheers, Hans
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00946.html (7,776 bytes)

100. RE: Top Starter mounting bolt question: (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:32:27 +0200
Obviousely there is threads, because the bolt fits in. But asthe engine is in place, I cannot take a close look. The top bolt is about twice as long as the lower one, and this is needed for the longe
/html/mgs/1999-08/msg00963.html (8,985 bytes)


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