- 41. Re: VIR Racetrack (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 20:26:10 EDT
- << Although I was not very old when VIR closed, I remember hearing "older" guys talk about "racing in Danville" and was always very curious as to where the track was, what happened to it, etc. So whe
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00635.html (7,795 bytes)
- 42. Re: Valve Adjustment 2 (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 23:32:44 EDT
- << uld a valve be burnt? And maybe I'm still testing for intake manifold leaks incorrectly. What is a tried and true procedure that some of you folks have tried? Michael Michael, A loose timing chain
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00655.html (7,467 bytes)
- 43. Re: Valve Adjustment 2 (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 23:39:03 EDT
- << An MGB should have a valve clearance of .014... >> Max, I agree that an mg should have .014 valve clearance.Just for grinns i set my wifes 1977roadster at .017 to see how it worked in the colorado
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00656.html (7,401 bytes)
- 44. Re: '78 MGB Purchase (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 23:46:15 EDT
- << Mason.. NEVER forget that feeling... it's the one we all love... Dave 69MGC/GT MG2001... Dave, AMEN brother.. I have been driving the little lovely B cars for lots of years..and i still feel like
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00658.html (6,789 bytes)
- 45. Re: Batteries running down on cement floors. (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 19:55:11 EDT
- << I'll know fairly soon because my battery has been on the floor all winter. Ken Scott 77 MGB (soon to be on the road again) ken, if you had a trickle charger on your battery, and it has good fluid
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00772.html (6,882 bytes)
- 46. Re: points, was spark plugs (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 16:10:51 EDT
- << As the soft plastic rubbing block wears away, I can't adjust the points below 65 degrees dwell. Is there a brand that's better quality? Are points specifically for MG's still available? >> Denise,
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00978.html (6,929 bytes)
- 47. Re: off-topic - Car of the Century award (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 00:33:57 EDT
- << What, NO MG?????????????? Cheers, Jer, no MG, but the E-Type Jag is still a GREAT second choice..hehe.. yours, H4(Howard)
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00991.html (6,845 bytes)
- 48. Re: spark plugs (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 00:41:41 EDT
- << everytime ive had non ngk's i had very short life out of the plugs. Ray Huff 4 mgb's ONE SUPER COOL WIFE!!!!!! Ray, I agree with you...I only get about 30,000 miles on my champions..i would like t
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00992.html (6,930 bytes)
- 49. Re: WAS what is a crowsfoot wrench? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 00:09:46 EDT
- << Anyone know where we can find a set of whitworths to fit in the boot of my friends 1949 MG YT SHE is restoring? And possibly the tire pump? Thanks, Dave 2001... it's coming Dave, My newest edition
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01251.html (6,829 bytes)
- 50. Re: piston slap or big-end knock??? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 23:28:21 EDT
- << Sounds like rod bearings to me. If you pull the pan the bearings are fairly easy to replace. If the bearings are going you want to replace them before the crank gets scored ...Art Art, I think rod
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01729.html (7,101 bytes)
- 51. Re: MGA as Workhorse (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 23:44:44 EST
- << I had to lean down and look under the steering wheel due to the mattress drooping. Imagine the stares I got on that trip! >> Eric, I had the good fortune to live in East Anglia for 4 years of the
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00049.html (8,178 bytes)
- 52. Re: Pumping loss (long and windy) (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 19:03:53 EST
- << I for one happen to get off on the neat noises my MG makes, and couldn't bear to neuter it with OD. barney, The speed limit on Most open highways(interstate roadways) is above 65mph. Our MG-B cars
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00104.html (8,608 bytes)
- 53. Re: I'm quite impressed with my B :) (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 19:10:55 EST
- << ll in all another great day with the B. As the shop can't figure out what's wrong with the girlfriend's car (d*mn fuel injection!!) the B may be my only car for several more days :) >> tyson, Ther
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00106.html (7,538 bytes)
- 54. Re: Aluminum Head Problems - Heads Up (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 19:17:58 EST
- << f you buy an Aluminum head from Northwest, you might want to check the O-rings and valves before installing it. >> Nick, I have a Moss Alloy head on my 1976 MG-B roadster.It was a bare head.I inst
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00107.html (7,435 bytes)
- 55. Re: I've lost my mind... (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 15:24:48 EST
- << Welcome to the Zoo, yep thats how it starts. Neil >> neil, We all know that Formula 1 is a circus,but then there is the MG owner..:-))) yours,approvingly(lol),H4(Howard) 1974MG-Bgt 1074 MG-B roads
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00163.html (7,220 bytes)
- 56. Re: Connecticut and emmissions (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 15:32:25 EST
- << ornia emmissions "stuff" off of my car to give it a little Mark, I may be steping into the fireing line here, but, i do not think you will gain a hell of a lot by taking off the smog equipment..My
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00164.html (7,288 bytes)
- 57. Re: MGA as Workhorse (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 15:34:54 EST
- << What was your landlord thinking? I mean a Spritfire as a cattle transport? He should have had the sense to at least have bought a GT6! Any farmer knows you can transport more livestock with a 6 cy
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00165.html (7,798 bytes)
- 58. Re: I'm quite impressed with my Midget :-) (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 00:47:55 EST
- << I'm tempted to see if I can get a 'Diesel Turbo' sticker/motif to affix to the tailgate - this way the smog police (new over here with instant fines) may turn a blind eye to all the smoke? - MGBGT
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00198.html (7,359 bytes)
- 59. Re: Commuting via MGB - Day 1 (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 01:11:45 EST
- << And, if all else fails, pull over & let the overly lit dim-bulbs pass you. Norm, All of us who have driven our B's after dark know how irritating most car lights affect the MG driver..BUT..I would
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00200.html (6,895 bytes)
- 60. Re: Pumping loss (was various OD threads) (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 15:47:26 EST
- << Whether OD saves a significant amount of fuel is a moot point but I'd rather have am MG with OD than with out. 'nuff said! >> Well stated,M
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00224.html (7,380 bytes)
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