- 1. New Luxury MG Sports Car (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 15:25:45 -0400
- Hello All As far as I know, the Mangusta borrows heavily form the Current Ford Mustang Platform. I've seen the Mangusta and I believe that the better part (if not all) of the dashboard and steering c
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00595.html (7,153 bytes)
- 2. New Luxury MG Sports Car (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 15:34:50 -0400
- Sorry; My typo. The Ford engine is 4.6 litre! The point is that it is the same base engine as the current Mangusta and the future "MG" Hello All As far as I know, the Mangusta borrows heavily form th
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00596.html (7,279 bytes)
- 3. MGB windscreen seal (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 09:28:09 -0400
- I decided not to put sealant under the seal as I could not figure how to do it with out getting it all over the car, instead I am going to wait a few months and try then hoping that the seal will hav
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00136.html (7,766 bytes)
- 4. Troubleshooting 69 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 15:24:53 -0400
- Be sure that you disconnect the vacuum advance to the distributor and plug the manifold take off before you set the timing. If you haven't done this your timing will be retarded. You can probably ad
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00254.html (8,591 bytes)
- 5. 1972 MGB shell (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Tue, 08 May 2001 16:07:11 -0400
- Free 1972 MGB shell. Free for the asking, 1972 MGB rolling shell. Currently parked in my garage awaiting restoration. For parts or restoration. Wire wheels. Body in decent shape considering it is fre
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00294.html (6,672 bytes)
- 6. Rocker Panel Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 16:23:57 -0400
- Now, what is your prefered method of working in this area, do you split the seam removing all the old metal then sandwich the new rocker panel between the two panels and re-weld. Or do you leave this
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00548.html (6,996 bytes)
- 7. Dave; (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 12:30:06 -0400
- I had a similar experience during my recent engine (new cam) refurbishing. I too used the Haynes book. I had taken the old oil pump out (like yours, not original equipment as mine was replaced a sho
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg01088.html (7,354 bytes)
- 8. Proper MG (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:10:07 -0400
- Has anybody on the list had a problem with the Proper MG? I've seen them referred to as the Improper MG, and I've wondered why. Im dealing with them today I was so annoyed with their customer service
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00531.html (6,900 bytes)
- 9. Pulley Ckearance (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2001 10:54:21 -0500
- Tom, I have an identical situation in my 73 MGB. When I reinstalled the motor I used a crank pulley from a later engine, which I believe has a larger diameter and therefore lees clearance between the
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00265.html (6,838 bytes)
- 10. Cam Removal and cam timing question (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 09:19:15 -0500
- So..... I am confused!!!! Is it possible to remove a cam on the B series engine without removing the oil pan and pump? I've just changed my cam and my shop manual indicated that the pan and pump had
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00879.html (8,023 bytes)
- 11. Cam timing offset key. (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 13:54:09 -0500
- Does anybody have a source for offset woodruff keys used to time a camshaft. I'm trying to not spend a fortune on adjustable timing cranks etc. I see that Moss lists a set of four keys in assorted of
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00980.html (6,732 bytes)
- 12. MGB Bumpers (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 00:24:48 -0500
- I've noticed that the front chrome bumper on my '73 MGB hangs (sags?) below the bolts holding the edge of front valance where it attaches to the wing (fender) on either side. On other MGB's I've seen
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg01230.html (6,544 bytes)
- 13. Lifters (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2001 15:43:28 -0500
- I'm installing a new cam this winter, and I see that there are Heavy Duty lifters that are offered for sale. Is there that much of a benefit in using the HD type? The HD type has a drain in the side
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00050.html (6,426 bytes)
- 14. Valve Seals (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 15:02:54 -0500
- Does anyone on the list have a brand name and part number for umbrella type valve seals that will fit the bronze valve guides on a MGB. I am rebuilding my cylinder head using bronze guides and double
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00848.html (6,358 bytes)
- 15. Cylinder Heads, Valve Train, and Exhaust Valves (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:05:12 -0500
- I am installing a new cam in my 18V engine, and this engine has an older style (pre 18V) head installed, with the later (short) cam followers and (long) pushrods. I've read that the 18V heads were of
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00793.html (7,776 bytes)
- 16. Peco Exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 09:18:40 -0500
- My comment is that the Peco is a good system, not too loud, and it will provide better breathing especially with the HS6 carbs. Only two comments - I am using my Peco with a Spax rear shock setup, an
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00830.html (6,531 bytes)
- 17. Cylinder Heads & Valve Train (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:15:31 -0500
- Thanks to all who responded to my question about my early cylinder head and later pushrods and tappets. I will continue to use this setup with my new cam. And yes I am installing NEW short tappets wi
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00835.html (7,075 bytes)
- 18. Ideal Advance Curve (score: 1)
- Author: "John DiFede" <JDIFEDE@cablevision.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 10:47:04 -0500
- 1. I need to know if my car is high or low compression. The piston crowns in my '70 B-GT, the car in question, have the same crown geometry as those in my '79 MGB. The heads seem to be roughly univer
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg01018.html (8,127 bytes)
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