- 1. Setting carbs for first time (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:28:50 EST
- I rebuilt the engine myself, and had the carbs done by Joe Curto. New vac advance too. Timed the engine with the starter spinning to something close to spec. But since the carbs are rebuilt, they are
- /html/mgs/2006-01/msg00212.html (7,402 bytes)
- 2. Re: Anyone attending MG/Rover day at the Museum of (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 23:57:16 EDT
- Thank you so much for reminding me! I'll be in boston, drunk, saturday night. Look for the guy with the hangover. See you there! John
- /html/mgs/2005-08/msg00113.html (6,551 bytes)
- 3. Disty Issue (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2005 19:30:52 EDT
- MGB has no spark. When I disconnect the wire from the side of the distributor, and touch the side of the distributor or any other ground, the spark plug will spark. I'm thinking my problem is interna
- /html/mgs/2005-08/msg00171.html (6,326 bytes)
- 4. My first rebuilt engine (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:47:12 EDT
- Hi all This is the first engine I've rebuilt... for my 1972 MGB. I'm having an ignition fault which I'm sure I can figure out for myself, but what concerns me is the oil pressure when crankiing the e
- /html/mgs/2005-07/msg00335.html (7,069 bytes)
- 5. Broke something irreplaceable (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 13:48:13 EDT
- I broke an engine part that is not available from Moss Motors. It is the distributor housing... its like a sleeve and flange that goes into the block, and there is a single flat head screw. The distr
- /html/mgs/2005-06/msg00305.html (6,475 bytes)
- 6. Re: MG Magazine Ads (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 12:59:48 EST
- Scientific America, of all things.
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00060.html (6,243 bytes)
- 7. B engine Stuff (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:23:46 EST
- Two questions: 1. Would sloppy valve adjustment cause low compression in a single cylinder? 2. Without reading into my first question... haha... what is considered a normal amount of swarf for a rela
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00192.html (6,530 bytes)
- 8. Re: MGA Coupe (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:20:21 EST
- Isn't the biggest issue that HUGE dent under the passenger side front --John
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00299.html (6,331 bytes)
- 9. Re: magnette on ebay (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:25:04 EST
- If I "Buy It Now", that would fix your problem, right? Oohhh that's a dirty trick :) I want a Magnette too... but not one that's two-tone like that... wouldn't Iris Blue have been prettier? And what
- /html/mgs/2005-02/msg00265.html (7,215 bytes)
- 10. Re: EeziBleed vs MightyVac Bleeders (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:43:42 EST
- Neither! My mityvac shoots brake fluid out the sides, has a hard time sealing on the cup... SUCKS! I should throw it out. POS. I suggest SPEEDBLEEDERS! They are the best. All you do is replace your b
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00105.html (8,178 bytes)
- 11. Re: speed bleeders (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 15:53:31 EST
- Speedbleeders are available at AutoZone in the "Help" section. Bring your old ones. John
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00136.html (6,192 bytes)
- 12. Great Whitworth Chart (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:41:24 EST
- Ran across this when I was looking for German made hand tools... (not for me) http://www.samstagsales.com/whitworth_table.htm
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00186.html (6,249 bytes)
- 13. Re: Rising parts prices (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 17:05:44 EST
- I thought all Moss parts were from China ;) John
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00017.html (6,398 bytes)
- 14. Re: eBay item 4509065623 (Ends Dec-05-04 11:10:46 PST) - MG : (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:28:56 EST
- This car isn't even close to correct or a show car. I'm surprised. John
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00114.html (7,969 bytes)
- 15. Re: eBay item 4509065623 (Ends Dec-05-04 11:10:46 PST) - MG : (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 15:18:54 EST
- Not a show car... crooked grill (drivers side) crooked chrome trim (drivers side)... earred knock offs... cheap Moss decal style "BL" Badge and not OE screenprint item... metal MG badge on trunk lid.
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00117.html (8,462 bytes)
- 16. Re: '92 XJ12 Project (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 01:45:47 EST
- There is a V12 on ebay and it hasn't even broken a $1 bid. John
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00221.html (6,807 bytes)
- 17. Re: No LBC - Craftsman Tools R. I. P. (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 07:02:50 EST
- A week ago I had that Craftsman Dream again where I owned everything I ever wanted. Finally I went to the Craftsman website and added it all up. $11k before air tools. I could easily drop $30k there.
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00208.html (8,741 bytes)
- 18. MG Belt (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 21:52:39 EDT
- This was found by Paul Fucito who posts on the mgcars.org.uk MG message board an dI couldn't help but cross post it here http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=5764& it
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00167.html (6,413 bytes)
- 19. Pepsi Makes Amazing Cup that Fits MGB cupholders! (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 18:20:02 EDT
- Anyone with an MGB would find this recent Pepsi in-store advertisement funny. I had to grab my digital cam. http://xj12cthemess.tripod.com/cupholder.html --John
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00250.html (6,811 bytes)
- 20. Re: Vibratory Tumblers. (score: 1)
- Author: MGMagnette@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 2 May 2004 20:56:55 EDT
- I typically just took each bolt to a wire wheel on my bench grinder. These things are cheap enough. After sending a few bolts flying, you will find that this works pretty well.. John
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00015.html (6,579 bytes)
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