- 61. RE: Ford Fiesta (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 09:13:24 -0500
- Back in the late '70's my brother's fiancee and her sister both had Fiestas. After probably a year of service, one broke a front brake caliper clean in half, then the other car did the same thing. Th
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01411.html (7,474 bytes)
- 62. RE: Australia Day (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 12:00:45 -0500
- Since we're talking about acquaintances: I used to work with a guy who moved back home last year, to Adelaide, Australia. Since then, I've seen that one of you Ozzie listers hails from that very town
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01486.html (6,904 bytes)
- 63. RE: Timing tricks (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 16:22:50 -0500
- I assume you do this with the vacuum advance connected? (Or disconnected for life?) You advance the ignition till the needle just starts to flick (misfire) then back it off 3/4 of a degree...
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01509.html (6,663 bytes)
- 64. Kingpins and wishbones and knuckles, oh my! (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:35:12 -0500
- Good evening MG people, I was going to hold off on this question, because I'm about to tear into my rear axle, and I don't want to get too many irons in the fire. However, with the news that SICP may
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01663.html (7,585 bytes)
- 65. Judson Supercharger for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 08:52:41 -0500
- Found this on the Volvo bulletin board at http://brickboard.com/classifieds/index.cgi?read=10849 - it even includes a picture. "Judson Supercharger for all vintage Volvos equipped with B16/B18/B20. C
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00070.html (7,241 bytes)
- 66. RE: Midget Gt (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Dec 1998 16:01:39 -0500
- Learned this while chatting with the service manager of the local Honda (cycle) shop. Matt Kulka '74 B - running on half a motorcycle engine. Hmm. ...Saw an olds 455 toronado setup on a motorcycle ba
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00274.html (8,246 bytes)
- 67. RE: 72 MGB dies after 20-25 minutes (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 13:50:17 -0500
- Charlie forgot to tell you *why* it might not spark. When a coil wears out, it can't stand the heat. Has he tried swapping that out? Matt Kulka '74 B Randy, Next time it quits have him check to see
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00461.html (7,382 bytes)
- 68. RE: Engine Feed Back in Radio (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:49:20 -0500
- Hi Dennis. I can't speak for car audio as much, but I know that in a 120vac system if you run your speaker wires too close to a power cord you can end up with some interesting noises. Could it be pos
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00686.html (7,665 bytes)
- 69. Brake and Axle soiree on '74 B. (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 15:46:25 -0500
- I wonder if any of you can help me with this mystery? I have a '74 B (with rostyles). I started to get a little squealing out of my rear brakes, so I pulled the wheels off to have a look. The edge of
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00994.html (7,585 bytes)
- 70. RE: [Fwd: MG Q&A] (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 16:35:08 -0500
- Good idea Hans. I have a plastic syringe (sans needle) in my toolbox and some aquarium tubing. I've used it to test vacuum advance and put oil in the shocks, and just realized it would be an ideal to
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00995.html (10,166 bytes)
- 71. RE: Many Thanks! -- Dumb Present Owner Buys Gas (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 11:19:04 -0500
- --Original Message-- "...Never trust the gauge. Use it for estimates only..." Agreed. Which brings up a question. Currently, my fuel and temperature gauge are both reading low. I understand this is d
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01218.html (8,290 bytes)
- 72. RE: Oil pressure relief valve (again) (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 17:32:55 -0500
- Seems like John Twist's web site a recommends using a 9/16" ball bearing as a replacement for the oil pressure relief valve. (Check the section for overhauling a 5-main 'B' engine.) If the cylinder
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01245.html (7,402 bytes)
- 73. RE: Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 07:21:03 -0500
- Before you do anything else, put the car in 4th gear instead of 1st, then give it another go. There's a whole more 'winding up' of the drive train per turn of the motor in 4th, yes? That should decr
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01286.html (8,597 bytes)
- 74. Rear Axle Disassembly '74 B (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 10:24:57 -0500
- Recently, I asked for suggestions why my brake drum might be hitting the backing plate. Since my differential has a lot of play, I figured I'd start on replacing the thrust washers and meanwhile hav
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01332.html (7,458 bytes)
- 75. RE: Tax Solution was Re: Too Many Cars? (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 09:37:03 -0500
- When we moved into North Carolina, among the many pleasant surprised to be found, we also found one not so pleasant. Each year not only do I have to pay property tax on my home, but I receive a separ
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01474.html (7,786 bytes)
- 76. RE: Alternator light is on again (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 14:44:43 -0500
- I can't recall how many times I've read from this list "...check the grounding in the tail lights." Since everything electrical seems to run nicely, and your charging lamp comes on "in time with the
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01490.html (7,696 bytes)
- 77. RE: Starting a stored car. (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 13:18:19 -0500
- I've seen nothing but good advice in reply to this. The one thing I noticed which no one yet mentioned is: Peek under the car at all of the rubber brake hoses. Make sure they're not deteriorated. If
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00264.html (8,474 bytes)
- 78. Carb rebuild - fact or fantasy? (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 12:49:16 -0500
- Hello again. With 2500 miles on my new engine, I'm happy with the results of the rebuild. I knew the carbs needed attention too, but decided to leave well enough alone until I was confident of the mo
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00410.html (7,676 bytes)
- 79. Choke handle - '74 B (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 13:24:13 -0500
- Here's a question for you originality experts. I ordered a new choke cable for my '74 B. The knob in the car now is a very cool looking T-handle. The replacement cable has a round knob with the inter
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00854.html (7,662 bytes)
- 80. RE: Choke handle - '74 B (score: 1)
- Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 16:41:50 -0500
- Thanks to all of you who replied. Most of the '74 owners who replied have T-handle choke cables as opposed to the flat round knobs. Since I like the looks of my sporty T-handle better than the generi
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00945.html (7,844 bytes)
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