- 101. Re: Pondering resurrection of MGB (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 16:57:03 -0400 (EDT)
- No...The funny thing is, jack stands were not used...I had enough space to work under the car since the gas tank and bumpers were gone. I didn't even have anything jacked up, I prefer to work without
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01364.html (7,957 bytes)
- 102. Re: Union Jack (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 May 1997 12:13:12 -0400 (EDT)
- I've always been partial to the Scottish flag...A blue field with a white "X" in the center...Come to think of it, I have a dark blue trunk lid lying around somewhere... Yesterday I tried to pull my
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01407.html (8,565 bytes)
- 103. Re: The Fabled Cat Thread... (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 10:16:53 -0400 (EDT)
- Hey, I've always said that the girl that I'll marry has to love cats and to be able to tolerate, if not appreciate MG's. When I bought my Mg, I told my girlfriend (at the time) that I bought somethin
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01442.html (6,528 bytes)
- 104. Re: MG Cooling (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 10:20:02 -0400 (EDT)
- I remember a thread a few weeks ago about the MGB fan shroud...Anybody need one? The one from my '77 is in good shape, just one broken spot...E-mail me preivately for more info... ~Mike
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01443.html (6,265 bytes)
- 105. Re: Need hardened valve seats? (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 12:53:13 -0400 (EDT)
- A head with about 100K on it? I've had very bad experiences with heads. Each of my '77 B's had cracked heads when I tried to have the worn valve seats replaced. I ended up running a cracked head for
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01529.html (6,778 bytes)
- 106. Sway bar advice (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 13:22:11 -0400 (EDT)
- Hello to all, I need to tap into the wisdom of the members of the list again. I must say that I haven't recieved any bad advice on my MGB yet. Now, I have a question: Does anyone run a chrome-bumpere
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01533.html (6,814 bytes)
- 107. Re: Crack-prone heads? (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 11:43:58 -0400 (EDT)
- My first head from the '77's that I had was blowing smoke at start-up due to some cracks around the valve seats. The second head blew two head gaskets due to a six-inch crack that ran from the rocker
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01621.html (7,184 bytes)
- 108. Re: MGB Reliability (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 11:51:44 -0400 (EDT)
- NO SIR, you are not a heretic! I couldn't agree with you more! These cars require quite a bit of time and maintenance, not to mention understanding. If you couldn't stand to have a car whose turn sig
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01623.html (8,353 bytes)
- 109. Re: Oil Pressure (Filter Study) (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 17:26:23 -0400 (EDT)
- To add to the "all oil filters are not created equal" thread, I have found Wix to be the best. After changing the oil in my S-10, previously fitted with a Fram filter and my Dad's Blazer, with a Wix
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01640.html (7,552 bytes)
- 110. plugs, sway bars... (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 15:51:45 -0400 (EDT)
- A big thank you to all of the folks who responded to me about which plugs to use. A few suggested Champion, one suggested NGK. My Father suggested Bosch Platinums, since he had a few .55 cents off co
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01707.html (7,534 bytes)
- 111. Re: Long term storage... (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 13:06:52 -0400 (EDT)
- Don't forget the coolant! Drain all of it out and disconnect the hoses from the block and radiator. Also, if you're storing them in a mouse-prone environment, a few mothballs in your interior will ke
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01776.html (6,753 bytes)
- 112. Re: MGB Reliability (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 13:11:14 -0400 (EDT)
- I do believe the reliability of the SU's when they're in good shape. From personal experience, once they're worn, you're in for some trouble. My old SU's invited a tuning once a week-if I was lucky!
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01778.html (7,624 bytes)
- 113. Re: Pertronix electronic ignition: What are the benefits? (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 11:43:20 -0400 (EDT)
- I was also following this thread closely after my installation of my allison electronic ignition and new distributor. Let me thank all of you who replied, I was able to set up the unit within an hour
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01843.html (7,231 bytes)
- 114. Re: Computer shit (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 31 May 1997 17:59:30 -0400 (EDT)
- I couldn't agree with you more! My former vehicle, '86 plym**th turismo, 2.2l had a similar experience. One cold day, the temp gauge started to rise until the car stopped running. No lockup, so seizu
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01917.html (7,489 bytes)
- 115. Re: Computer shit (score: 1)
- Author: MLishego@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 00:02:01 -0400 (EDT)
- I see your point, and I can't complain about most computerized equipment. The computer the runs the ABS on my S-10 is great, and I was able to add a performance chip to the computer to get better ga
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01926.html (7,244 bytes)
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