- 1. road tripping..LBC style. (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 21:20:26 EDT
- << Obviously, the under-100hp B doesn't even figure in this comparison, but I would point out that the ratios are well chosen for overall drivability, with good acceleration, and at least with OD, a
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00032.html (12,610 bytes)
- 2. Re: Emissions testing of rebuilt engine (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 13:07:00 EDT
- << Does anybody have an good idea how many miles I will need to drive the engine to break it in, before I could get it to pass?? Dave, i live in Colorado where there is the 48 state emmision test..I
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00065.html (7,000 bytes)
- 3. Re: 75B electrical fun (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 22:51:49 EDT
- << the tachometer runs every now and then, and I can't seem to get the turn signals to run. The hazzards work, the headlights work, the dash lights work, and so on, but no turn signals. Does anyone h
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00090.html (7,102 bytes)
- 4. Re: Another MGB future fan (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 22:57:21 EDT
- << She worked her tail off all day and did everything I told her to do. I'll have to find something else when this one is finished. R, you have a heart of gold, and your 15 year old helper is worthy
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00091.html (6,660 bytes)
- 5. Re: %*&%*($ Moss!!!! (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 13:46:12 EDT
- << I am just very unsatisfied with Moss customer support right now (I have purchased almost everything for my restoration from them. Any one got any ideas? How about the Eastwood detail clear paint f
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00122.html (7,583 bytes)
- 6. Re: spark plugs (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 21:24:13 EDT
- << e never myself seen a Champion plug run right in an lbc, but maybe that's something about "American part rejection syndrome"..) The bottom line is that the best plug is the right heat range for yo
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00152.html (7,131 bytes)
- 7. Re: OT: Ferrari (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:59:44 EDT
- << Never seen one in the flesh before. Now what would that be worth... *sigh* if you have to ask, you can't have one..hehe yours,H4
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00249.html (6,611 bytes)
- 8. Re: uprated valves and sway bar stiffness (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 13:17:28 EDT
- << just how much stiffer are the 'uprated valves' in the shocks for a B are they worth it. How much stiffer would the 3/4" sway bar be on a '73 B Paul Tegler >> paul, good scca cars do it well with b
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00256.html (6,688 bytes)
- 9. Re: A week in the life (long & boring) (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 19:56:24 EDT
- << o a set of stock Rostyles with 185/70s get pulled off the parts MGA where they had been resting since the 80 MGB got totalled. Once installed, the bump steer and front end shimmy have almost vanis
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00266.html (7,906 bytes)
- 10. Re: Handling (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 23:19:50 EDT
- << n a B, (and I speak only of the early cars - the later ones are basically beyond redemption without major work, IMHO,) a 3/4" front bar and either new stock shocks, or if you must, new shocks with
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00298.html (6,800 bytes)
- 11. Re: No oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 23:24:50 EDT
- << he motor is in. I don't have carbs or ignition hooked up, I just wanted to get oil pressure before firing it up so I tried cranking it on the starter. The needle won't budge. I grounded the sensor
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00299.html (7,338 bytes)
- 12. Re: Petrol rip off (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 11:57:13 EDT
- << he people who made these decisions should be fired and the MTBE should be taken out now! >> yes, pat, but keep in mind that the oil companies are not the only people benifitting by the production
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00485.html (8,220 bytes)
- 13. Re: Parts for sale, Tennessee (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 02:55:07 EDT
- << have a lot of items that we need to get rid of from the shop. Any reasonable offers accepted. Memphis, TN. >> Jurgen, I take this oppurnity to say that I am planning a trip beginning July,7th. I a
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00002.html (8,816 bytes)
- 14. Re: LH-type overdrive won't release (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 15:31:07 EDT
- << Help! My new overdrive engages immediately, but is reluctant to disengage. Sometime it takes several minutes for the O/D to disengage, and when it does it is always very sudden. The O/D will even
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00018.html (8,077 bytes)
- 15. Re: MG sightings (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 00:45:39 EDT
- << For example, when my Lucas alternator failed, I figured out how to replace it with an AC-Delco model (GM). >> hello, My hatchi 3 tr is a good single wire replacement too..easy to find at any parts
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00039.html (6,613 bytes)
- 16. Re: transmission oil (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 11:15:53 EDT
- << manual calls for the same weight oil as used in the engine, such as 10W40. Others say it must be 30W. Others suggest 20W50, if there is a problem. I have even seen suggestions involving diffential
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00056.html (7,072 bytes)
- 17. Re: [Fwd: best sounding exhaust] (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 11:21:03 EDT
- << as anyone got an opinion about the nicest sounding system. I'm not crazy about the Ansa-look twin tail pipe, and I don't need to go stainless steel. I want to retain the stock manifold. Any ideas?
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00057.html (6,879 bytes)
- 18. Re: learning to paint (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:44:31 EDT
- << am unsure if you can learn how to paint by reading books, videos seem to Hi, deriving a good paint finish can be accompolished at home(in a garage). major points to ponder are: what kind of paint
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00079.html (7,540 bytes)
- 19. Re: Repair estimate (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:48:59 EDT
- << n addition to my daughter's 77 MGB, I have a '77 911 that I gave a face lift a year ago. This was done at the best shop in town. The paint alone cost >$200. We replaced the two front fenders with
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00080.html (7,760 bytes)
- 20. Re: weber emissions (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:50:53 EDT
- << Can anyone tell me, from experience, if a Weber DGV carb will pass NJ emissions with the 68 -74 exhaust and no cat? TIA Erik. Erik, don't know about your state, but my weber equipped 76 B passes e
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00081.html (6,622 bytes)
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