- 21. Re: Bolt on Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 16:10:02 -0500
- What does high/medium/low offset mean to me. I have a 1977 MGB. I am currently running the Moss Minators but would like to get a set of 15" bolt ons to run very low profile tires. Any ideas? Ken Sco
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00446.html (9,269 bytes)
- 22. Re: Tyre profiles (was re: Bushings & Sway Bar) (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 10:46:03 -0500
- I have used 195/55 14" Dunlop SP8000 tires on Moss Minator (sp?) on my 1977 MGB. It does introduce inaccuracy into the speedometer but the handling is incredible. The ride is not too bad and the ove
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00720.html (8,285 bytes)
- 23. Re: Transmission Oil change 77B Help! (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:15:51 -0500
- I bought a cheap oil pump from JC Whitney and use that. Ken Scott I have changed all the fluids in my 77B except for the steering rack and the transmission and I have a couple questions. 1. How do I
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01562.html (7,588 bytes)
- 24. Glove Box Door (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Wed, 02 Dec 1998 08:39:21 -0500
- If the person looking for a glove box door can use the door off a 1977 = please e-mail me. I looked at the message yesterday and deleted it then = last night found an extra door in my collection of p
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00069.html (6,282 bytes)
- 25. Glove Box Door for Cory Cope (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 11:03:09 -0500
- I have not been able to e-mail you directly so I am using the = list. Sorry for those who are hit by this message. I'm sorry about the delay in getting back but Friday and Monday = were days from H#
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00449.html (6,675 bytes)
- 26. Re: Towing (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 09:02:19 -0500
- One of the advantages of AAA Plus membership (only a few dollars more) is = that if a flat bed is available anywhere within reason you can insist that = the car be flat bedded. Further, they must tow
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00968.html (8,679 bytes)
- 27. Re: New 77B (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Tue, 03 Nov 1998 10:49:05 -0500
- 1) There are no ball joints in a 77 MGB. =20 2) The light switch/turnsignal/horn is notoriously weak. I am on = my third. 3) The Bondo in the sill is serious. That is part of the body = structure an
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00097.html (9,762 bytes)
- 28. Re: Starting a stored car. (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 14:45:06 -0500
- Excellent advice. The only thing I would add is, find a way to turn it = over without starting (remove plugs or whatever) and turn it over several = times without starting. This will put a bit of oil
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00216.html (9,750 bytes)
- 29. Re: Starting a stored car. (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 14:45:06 -0500
- Excellent advice. The only thing I would add is, find a way to turn it = over without starting (remove plugs or whatever) and turn it over several = times without starting. This will put a bit of oil
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00217.html (9,737 bytes)
- 30. Re: Starting a stored car. (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Fri, 06 Nov 1998 08:32:16 -0500
- The reason for doing this is to move oil while the engine is turning = slowly and, hopefully, placing less stress on it's components. While I = can't give hard figures on the stresses it makes sense
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00287.html (9,227 bytes)
- 31. Re: lower front springs for RBB (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 13:43:16 -0500
- Moss sells springs to do what you want. However, this should be = done along with changing the bump stops. Further, this changes the = steering geometry in ways that make hard cornering a bit strang
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00855.html (7,148 bytes)
- 32. Re: Bouncing oil pressure - MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 08:42:00 -0500
- A possible cause for this (I'm told) is the oil pressure relief = valve. There is a spring which, if worn or weakend, will allow the valve = to open at a certain RPM. On my 1977, after I have REALLY
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01023.html (9,232 bytes)
- 33. Re: Moss Wood Dash Kits-MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 08:38:32 -0400
- If you want to see what a REAL wood dash looks like go to http://carver.holycross.edu/users/staff/kscott/Interior2.htm It can be made for the cost of the wood (mahogany) and a bit of time and = prep
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00671.html (7,891 bytes)
- 34. Rear end (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <kscott@holycross.edu>
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:46:43 -0500
- Looking for some input. I have a 1977 MGB, Jessica, with 158,000 miles on = her. The rear end has developed a clunk which may be washers or may be = something else. Since I am hoping in a few years t
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01350.html (6,766 bytes)
- 35. Rear end revisited (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <kscott@holycross.edu>
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:11:04 -0500
- My thanks to all who responded. Boy have I got a lot to think about. = One of the local people who can do this for me has offered a Ford 8.8 rear = end with DISK BRAKES!!!!!. This seems to be a reall
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01424.html (6,770 bytes)
- 36. Re: modified DGV WEber open both barrels (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 11:10:01 -0400
- I fail to see the need for this at all. In the SU instance, aren't the = front two cylinders fed by the front carb and the rear two by the back. = These would have to be in synch. The Weber, which I
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01339.html (7,491 bytes)
- 37. Re: 77B Dash wire loom (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 11:07:04 -0400
- I, too, have a 1977 MGB and did a similar replacement. In my case = I did a custom wood dash and had some re-wiring to do but the process = would be the same. The best way to do it is to remove the
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00065.html (7,016 bytes)
- 38. Re: Evil Steering Wheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 08:30:10 -0400
- The steering wheel can be an absolute B*TCH to get out. I rigged = my own wheel puller to do it. Essentially it is two braces behind the = wheel with a flat board in front and a healthy nut/bolt com
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00319.html (8,558 bytes)
- 39. Leakin bat'try -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@HOLYCROSS.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 09:46:57 -0400
- It cannot be a bad battery. If electrons are getting out of the battery on one end they are getting back in on the other. Do you have a radio with memory? This takes some current to maintain the sta
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00777.html (7,414 bytes)
- 40. progress report -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: "Kenneth Scott" <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
- Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 08:12:22 -0400
- Hi Becky, Just read your post about wood interior. What kind of wood? I = did my dash, door rails, door pulls and center console in mahogany. If = you wish to get a look at what was done go to http:/
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01278.html (7,106 bytes)
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