- 61. Need help w/ Daily driver (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 5 Sep 1999 22:45:55 EDT
- Guess the B got jealous cause I was working on rebuilding carb on 76 Toy. Fri on way home it ran fine but wouldn't idle. Would have to coast to lights alternating between brake to stop and gas to rev
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00212.html (8,203 bytes)
- 62. Floyd (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:37:56 EDT
- Almost made it home from work today with top down. Stopped just ahead of rain and put top up. Won't be much B drivin til Hurricane Floyd is gone tomorrow. robmgb 74B
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00720.html (6,882 bytes)
- 63. Re: Floyd (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:30:41 EDT
- << Good luck and I hope the B has a garage, just in case. Dan >> B is safe in garage. Floyd bypassed to the east. Watch out South Carolina robmgb 74b
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00754.html (7,756 bytes)
- 64. Re: Shameful sighting of RB Midget (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 19:17:25 EDT
- << To: mgs@autox.team.net Hello all, Today on my cruise, I saw a burgundy RB midget cruising through NC on rt 29...But that's not the shameful part...It had it's TOP UP along with the windows! I was
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00891.html (7,365 bytes)
- 65. Re: Missing another part, how bad do I need it? (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:49:49 EDT
- << Not that it makes it any better but on the twenty some Bs that my dad and I have owned I have never actually seen the stayrod assembly on one of our cars. I don't know where they are all going, bu
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00536.html (7,308 bytes)
- 66. Re: Success! I found the air! (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 17:30:18 EDT
- << Never underestimate the worth of a knowledgeable helper for bleeding the brakes. I took Punkin to the Auto Craft Shop to change the oil and have another go at bleeding with one of the mechanics th
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00676.html (7,344 bytes)
- 67. Lucas raising his head (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 23:16:25 EDT
- Have been having intermittent problem that when I turn key nothing happens. Turn key off and try again and it usually starts. Switch between seat and ignition has been disconnected for years. Monday
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00782.html (7,133 bytes)
- 68. Re: Florida bound (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 21:21:01 EDT
- << I could give you several references on the southeast coast (Ft. Lauderdale area) where I live. If your gulf coast destination is in the Naples area, it's only an hour across Alligator Alley to Ft.
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00034.html (6,968 bytes)
- 69. Timing is everything (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 13:40:12 EDT
- I have 74B with 25D4 dizzy that has vernier timing adjustment. Vernier is as far as it can go in retarding timing and I still need to go a few degrees. Please someone confirn it is the pinch nut in t
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00188.html (7,125 bytes)
- 70. Re: Early 1974 MGB Distributor Vacuum Advance (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 18:15:30 EDT
- << Vacuum off the intake is correct for your car. How did you adjust the timing? Static or timing light? What setting did you use? Now please don't take offense but are your carbs balanced and have y
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00489.html (7,029 bytes)
- 71. Re: MGB Tire Pressures (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 21:50:25 EDT
- << and why we are on it, what about tire sizxe, does that make a difference? I am running 175R14 with no problems, BTW. Ansy suggestions as to pressure? Note: forwarded message attached. >> I am runn
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00704.html (7,704 bytes)
- 72. Re: Battery conversion (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 19:05:45 EDT
- << Well after 14 years and three sets of replacement batteries, I'm there. I need to replace the two 6 volt batteries on my '73 MGB with a sigle 12 volt. I just can't see paying $100 bucks apiece for
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01512.html (7,462 bytes)
- 73. Floor Jack (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 22:33:47 EDT
- << << but it can be pain putting it back by yourself. Two words guys: Floor Jack. Ed >> after watching NASCAR race last weekend I decided to run out and do chasis lube. Picked up floor jack by handle
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01743.html (6,897 bytes)
- 74. Cooling It (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 17:17:21 EDT
- While most tasks on the B seem to end up costing $$$$$$$ I used a few odds and ends today for a worthwhile improvement. At British Car breakfast today I had bonnet up and someone mentioned I needed t
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00241.html (7,485 bytes)
- 75. Re: Electric cooling fan conversion question (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 22:50:11 EDT
- << From my days of working on MG's for a living in '79 and '80, I remember these fan motors being unreliable even new. Since they're expensive, crummy, and nothing special, there must be a much bette
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00800.html (7,254 bytes)
- 76. Noises (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 22:55:17 EDT
- I have had noise that sounded like metal slapping at right rear when I went over bumps for about a month. I checked springs and "u" bolts awhile back but couldn't seem to find source. Couldn't make i
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00801.html (6,603 bytes)
- 77. Sign Off (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 23:32:02 EDT
- Going on Vacation and need to sign off List until I get back. 74B
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01430.html (6,083 bytes)
- 78. Re: MGC-GT update/Air cond (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:14:37 EDT
- << A fantastic place to have A/C installed in your MGC (or any other classic car) is Vintage Air in Delray Beach, Florida. They have about a 90 day wait list, though. The job takes 3 days and costs a
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00351.html (6,839 bytes)
- 79. Re: Engine support rod (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 19:38:25 EDT
- << I have a CB 74 B. should it have the support rod Joe talks about below? If so anybody have an extra? >> I think this brace is to keep engine and tranny in place and to avoid busting engine mounts.
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00629.html (6,842 bytes)
- 80. Re: Noise from MGTD when hitting dip in road. (score: 1)
- Author: RobMGB@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 23:06:32 EDT
- << Sometimes when I run over a "dip" in the road I get a loud noise from under the back of the TD which sounds like a pipe being hit by a hammer. Shocks have been rebuilt in last year. The noise is l
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00649.html (7,371 bytes)
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