- 201. Re: acceleration problem (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 07:51:40 EDT
- Hello Art. Check the complete tune up again. A year ago to a british car is a long time. Check the oil in the carburator. (10-30W will do ). Advance the timing to 25 degrees at least. Then you will h
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00679.html (6,822 bytes)
- 202. Re: Because getting there is half the fun /MG '98 (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 08:28:52 EDT
- Hello Dave. Wife and I will be driving up from Flintstone, Ga. 9 to 10 hour drive. 67B Fast car with late OD tranny. John.
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00860.html (6,800 bytes)
- 203. MGA paint colors and numbers " The Blues" (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 21:43:53 EDT
- Glacier Blue: PPG #14035 Mineral Blue: PPG #15406, Dupont #8182 Iris Blue: PPG #12235, Dupont #8184 That should keep her happy and not blue: John Flintstone, GA.
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00911.html (6,377 bytes)
- 204. Re: Is a "B" really worth it!?? (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 09:31:00 EDT
- Hello Jarrod. Yes the MGB is best and cheapest car to recondition and But, You must be able to do 90% of the work yourself. If you have to pay some one to work on your MGB. It will take alot of money
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00941.html (9,206 bytes)
- 205. Re: cracked head (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 07:12:15 EDT
- Hello Dereck. There is a machine shop in Chattanooga, Tn. "Dover Head". I have use them severly times to repair cracked MGB heads. They can weld and repair cracked heads and valve seats. Priced aroun
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01155.html (6,481 bytes)
- 206. Re: '77 B won't shut off! (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 07:45:08 EDT
- Hello. Sounds funny. Some people can not get there car to run and other can not get it to stop. You need to place a diode (spelling?) in line with the brown and yellow wire coming off the alternator.
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01318.html (6,737 bytes)
- 207. Re: Interior Refurbishment (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 08:58:47 EDT
- Hello. If you have all the materials and tools ready. Figure a weekend project. The carpets take longer that the panel kit. Good tackie glue is the key to carpet installation. Shop around and get som
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01432.html (6,748 bytes)
- 208. Re: catalog contacts (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 08:03:11 EDT
- Moss: 1-800-667-7872 Special Interest Car Parts: 1-800-556-7496 (good prices) NorthWest Imports: 1-503-245-3806 Victorial British: 1-800-255-0088 Apple Hydraaulics: 1-800-882-7753
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01502.html (6,801 bytes)
- 209. Wire Plug Connectors (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 08:52:59 EDT
- Hello Dave What year did you say your B was? Do you need both male and female connectors. I know I have some. Need year. Some have gray rubber type plugs and late models had clear plastic plugs. All
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01732.html (6,342 bytes)
- 210. Engine assembly lube the right stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 11:04:04 EDT
- Hello Tyson, I have read all the replys on assembly lube. Of all the mis inform note only one had the right answer. "LUBRIPLATE" a white grease. Use it and you will have the right stuff for start up.
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01777.html (6,922 bytes)
- 211. MGA Parts (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger <Jethogger@aol.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 09:50:13 EDT
- Have for sale. MGA 1600 steel dash. In excellent shape. $40.00. New Amco black three window top. $175.00. Exhaust manifold. $40.00. 1500 head. $75.00 Thanks John Rossi, Flintstone, Ga 706-820-1771 Wi
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00778.html (6,222 bytes)
- 212. Re: fuel system vapor recovery (?) (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger <Jethogger@aol.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 07:51:02 EDT
- Hello Bob. Buy a vented gas cap. Early Bs will fit. John , Flintstone
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00874.html (6,713 bytes)
- 213. Re: Leaking rear wheel oil seal; indicator of anything? (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger <Jethogger@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:19:39 EDT
- Hello Tia, If you have a leakin seal. More than likely. The brake shoes are oil soaked. New rear brake shoes are in order. This is a good time to check those rear brake wheel cylinders. If they are o
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00933.html (7,073 bytes)
- 214. Re: Hot Running Late B (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger <Jethogger@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 09:05:37 EDT
- Hello Carl. For the summer install a 160 degree thermostat. Also dirll a 1/8 hole in the rim of the thermostat. This will prevent air pocket in the block. Late model car run hot for the electric fan
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01037.html (6,389 bytes)
- 215. Re: front end alignment (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger <Jethogger@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 09:10:54 EDT
- Hello Paul The only adjustment on a MGB is the Toe In. Caster and Camber are preset with stock A arms, King pin, and Shock. Toe in should be about 1/16 inch. John Flintstone British.
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01038.html (6,783 bytes)
- 216. Re: brake dragging/replacing wheel cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger <Jethogger@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 09:22:13 EDT
- Hello Karim. Replace the rear rubber hose. More than likely it has colappes and it is not letting the pressure to release. John Flintstone British
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01039.html (7,010 bytes)
- 217. Re: Oil Filters and coolers (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger <Jethogger@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 09:57:41 EDT
- Hello Bob. MGBs stop installing oil coolers a standard equipment in 1976. One can buy a used oil cooler for around 25 to 30 dollors. John Rossi Flintstone, Ga.
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01287.html (6,933 bytes)
- 218. Re: Really Frozen Clutch (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger <Jethogger@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 08:48:27 EDT
- Hello. It sounds like your clutch hydrauics problems are in the rubber hose at the slave. May be clogged? Freeing a frozen culutch dic. Get you car to safe driving area. Start the car in second gear.
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01375.html (7,138 bytes)
- 219. Re: Shipping times for Victoria British - slightly long rant (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 08:18:27 EDT
- Hello Paul. I get the same story from VB. They tell you when you place your order one to two week delivery. In my opion. They want you to spend the extra money for 2nd day blue delivery. Try shopping
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01706.html (7,796 bytes)
- 220. 67 MGB Tach. Reading (score: 1)
- Author: Jethogger <Jethogger@aol.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Apr 1998 09:06:06 EST
- Hello All. Question. I have converted my Postive ground tach to a neg. gr. Now the tach seems to be reading higher. Can you adjust the read out by increasing or decreasing the white wire loop size? T
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00061.html (6,284 bytes)
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