- 1. Re: Top Rails (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 19:41:43 -0600
- What about drilling some tiny pilot holes prior to hammering in the brads/small nails. That should prevent the wood from splitting. Good luck, Jed Piper
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01093.html (6,609 bytes)
- 2. Re: Distributor (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 09:48:17 -0600
- Basically it's an issue of points. On a standard (non-electronic) Lucas 25D4 or 45D4 distributor there is a single set of points. On the Mallory, there are two sets of points which will produce a ho
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01283.html (8,405 bytes)
- 3. Re: New car (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 22:14:44 -0600
- You can find a very comprehensive used car buyer's checklist on the Scions of Lucas website at the following URL: http://lyre.mit.edu/~powell/sherman/files/used_car.html On the MGB you should also l
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01343.html (7,046 bytes)
- 4. Re: The Ugly Wedgling: Will it be a Swan. The saga continues, Part 3 (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 20:47:45 -0600
- Moss sells a product called Dynamat that I used on the firewall of my '76 B to reduce some of the "ambient" engine noise. It works well, but is pretty expensive at $79.95 for a 3'x4' sheet. Since in
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01535.html (7,594 bytes)
- 5. Re: MGB vs. TR7 as son's first car( Now in defense of RBBMGs (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 08:53:32 -0600
- Very nicley stated. Some members of this list seem to suffer from a condition often refered to as "amateur expert" syndrome. This occurs when one's theoretical application of an idea attempts to sup
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01958.html (8,933 bytes)
- 6. Pos. to Neg. Ground Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 10:12:46 -0600
- Hi All - Regarding the recent thread concerning (+) to (-) conversion on pre-68 cars: Page 55 of the most recent Moss catalog (edition MGB-08) provides complete instructions for this modification inc
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00257.html (7,199 bytes)
- 7. Funny thing...selling the B? (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 8 Nov 1997 10:08:34 -0600
- Hello gang - Don't write me off yet... So this nice gent is in my garage this week taking a look at the '76, kicking tires and asking questions, when he notices my '85 BMW sitting on the center stand
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00482.html (7,198 bytes)
- 8. Re: ignition switch (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 07:20:53 -0600
- Howdy Henry - The affliction you wrote about is pretty common on Bs' built in '75 and after. Believe it or not the problem is usually related to the handbrake diode that is located behind the glove c
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00565.html (7,021 bytes)
- 9. Vernier Calipers (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 11:22:57 -0600
- Hi gang - What are vernier calipers and does anyone know where I might locate some? I apparently need this device to properly set the float level on my DGV. I made an inquiry at my local Auto Zone, b
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00788.html (6,963 bytes)
- 10. Fw: Vernier Calipers (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 13:08:54 -0600
- One more time. --
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00789.html (7,357 bytes)
- 11. Fw: (Non-tech)Winter Driving - MG Content, long. (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 13:08:14 -0600
- I'll try it again! -- reprint "no" that you efficient a car. chosen that mounted
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00793.html (9,567 bytes)
- 12. (Non-tech)Winter Driving - MG Content, long. (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 09:29:43 -0600
- Hi Gang - Was flipping through the Motorhead catalog this morning and found a reprint of a MGB advertisement from March 1966. Thought it might compliment the recent thread on winter driving. It reads
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00804.html (8,793 bytes)
- 13. Vernier Calipers - DGV (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 22:05:19 -0600
- A.B., Robert and others - Thanks for the info on the calipers, I wasn't familiar with the nomenclature. I do however have a dial caliper and will use same to make the measurement. New question. I wil
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00856.html (6,816 bytes)
- 14. Re: Advice on a MGC wanted (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 12:45:54 -0600
- Were I in your shoes, my primary concern when evaluating this purchase (aside from driving a sports car with an automatic transmission) would be the availability of parts for the tranny should it cr
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01398.html (7,908 bytes)
- 15. Re: Windscreen removal (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 11:16:05 -0600
- To get to the bolts that secure the windshield pillars you really need to first remove/loosen the dashboard facia, that is the portion of the dash that holds the instrumentation, glove box, etc.. If
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01685.html (7,447 bytes)
- 16. Re: Still Shopping for an MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 09:45:16 -0600
- The owner is likely trying to indicate "bearings" with the BRG acronym. I'd be careful with $25K GT question, you'll start something! Good luck with your quest. Jed Piper '76B
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01841.html (7,137 bytes)
- 17. 76 MGB For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 13:35:06 -0500
- Hi Gang - For Sale: 1976 MGB, 45K mi, excellent condition. Asking $4800.00. Located in Cibolo, TX - 20 mi, N.E. of San Antonio. For photos and detailed information, see my web site at the following U
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01484.html (6,424 bytes)
- 18. Re: Brakes ('77 B) (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 09:43:09 -0500
- Another source for reasonably priced MGB parts is Motorhead in Fairfax, VA.. Their catalog (131 pages) is both a diagnostic sourcebook and parts manual, and is very nicely done. Motorhead can be reac
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00261.html (8,019 bytes)
- 19. LBC Safety (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 18:43:53 -0500
- Hey Gang - My spouse is a Trauma Surgeon at San Antonio's largest medical center. Daily she has the unenvialble task of attempting to patch together persons injured in a variety of automobile acciden
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00848.html (8,370 bytes)
- 20. Re: 76 MG-B (score: 1)
- Author: "JedPiper" <JedPiper@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 16:56:02 -0500
- 1. Carburetor - I could use a little more info to assist with your dx: - You indicated that your car starts, but does it idle, and if so, does it do so smoothly and at what RPM? - What happens when
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01118.html (11,695 bytes)
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