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21. Re: Suddenly Overheating (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 11:10:00 -0700; John, check the spark plugs? If one or more are very white, like new, you have water leaking into that cylinder, ie head gasket. Remove and boil the therostat to see if it opens, use a thermometer if; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00746.html (7,967 bytes)
22. Re: My own personal "what have I done" (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 08:41:00 -0700; -- Tyson, my 80 MGB had fluctuating oil pressure. The new spring was 1/8 longer than the old one, thus showing me it had shrunk. It was easy to replace (as you know), and was cheap ($5 from Northwest; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00815.html (7,806 bytes)
23. Weber vs. SU - I pulled the switch! (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 12:49:00 -0700; I did the switch from a Zenith to DGV Weber. Gas mileage is running 22mpg mixed street/highway. I dont like the Weber progressive two barrel action that much. Not a smooth transistion. But do like th; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01381.html (7,516 bytes)
24. Returning Lister (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Thu, 28 Aug 1997 11:13:00 -0700; I've returned to the MG list to share / retreve data from fellow MGB owners. Its been a few years since I signed off, and many things have happened. The 80 MGB, (gutless wonder) now has power, much m; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01869.html (8,217 bytes)
25. Re: Can't go over 3000 rpm (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 08:10:00 -0700; Adrian, I would check the carb diaphams/pistons for proper operation. Simply remove the air cleaners and rev the motor to see if the pistons rise with RPM. THe diaphrams might be a cheap thing to rep; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01988.html (8,633 bytes)
26. My SU carbs suck (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 09:55:00 -0800; Jerry Causey wrote of problems with his 1 3/4" SU conversion. Seems to be a common conversion that many have done and are considering doing. What are the proper needles/spring colors that say Moss se; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00014.html (6,556 bytes)
27. Re: STROMBERGs (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 08:01:00 -0800; Pat, believe it or not the 55000ppm is correct. The confusion comes from the fact that the 5.5% is set with the smog pump hose clamped off. The CO drops significantly with the air injection, down to; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00053.html (7,831 bytes)
28. Re: It starts BUT... (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 13:31:00 -0800; The trick is to disconnect or short the coil so you don't get a spark, and then to spin the engine on the starter till you get oil pressure. Hope you did not damage the engine. Dirk; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00066.html (7,842 bytes)
29. Re: Tow Bar (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 16:13:00 -0800; Concerning the Towbar, Yes, you should be able to do this. I wouldnt tow it for 100 miles that way, but it should be stronge enough. Be sure to unlock the steering wheel or else. Richard White, 80 MG; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00677.html (9,375 bytes)
30. Rocker rattle (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Mon, 4 Dec 1995 08:44:00 -0800; -- the at to Am I oil 1 except This sounds like a broken valve spring to me, or a sticking valve, which causes the lifter to NOT snap back into position correctly. Just something to check before a co; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00050.html (7,733 bytes)
31. Re: battery still on concrete (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Tue, 5 Dec 1995 09:22:00 -0800; I believe this experiment may be flawed. A measurement of Specific Gravity of the electrolyte is a more accurate measurement for "state of charge". Unfortuately this number is a function of temperatu; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00083.html (9,017 bytes)
32. Electric Car worked till the cord broke (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Tue, 5 Dec 1995 14:09:00 -0800; Yes Denise, the car did work. 80mph top speed with the top down, people constantly walking out in front of you in the parking lot (only hit two), and it even would make it to work before requiring ch; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00091.html (6,802 bytes)
33. Car Dolly for Sale (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Fri, 8 Dec 1995 13:19:00 -0800; I have a home built car dolly for sale in the Los Angeles area. $200firm or $300 if you want the one with lights and registation. I'm also looking for a junk 65 or earlier MGB, not running, in pieces; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00174.html (6,421 bytes)
34. Re: allison electronic ignition? (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Mon, 18 Dec 1995 15:32:00 -0800; All this talk about Allison ignition makes me want to try it. And just so happens I've got an old unit that was removed from a car. Can anybody tell me how to connect the wires that come out of the b; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00356.html (7,561 bytes)
35. Carb Question?? (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Wed, 20 Dec 1995 08:57:00 -0800; Thanks to all that responded to the wiring question for Allison ignition. Now I've got a real challenging question. I've come across a couple 1 3/4" SU Hif6 carbs from a Rover 3500 and want to adapt; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00403.html (6,901 bytes)
36. Re: My car must be male (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Wed, 20 Dec 1995 20:35:00 -0800; I must pubically Apologize to Denise Thorpe for being such a sexist pig and starting such a humorious round of analogies. I would hate to piss her off, she seems to be the only female we have. Not ma; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00431.html (7,589 bytes)
37. Re: SU lean/rich confussion (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Thu, 21 Dec 1995 12:50:00 -0800; When I run across rough idles there is a list of things I normally do: Gap the plugs a little narrow, normally 0.020" Make sure the vaccuum and cent. advance is working Check the distributer shaft fo; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00454.html (8,012 bytes)
38. Re: cracking manifolds? (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Fri, 22 Dec 1995 19:11:00 -0800; Yes, late model, single carb, cat.conv. manifolds are very prone to cracking. Now if all of them will crack is not known, but dont be surprised if it happens to you. The Cat. Converter and manifold g; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00502.html (7,206 bytes)
39. Re: SU carb leaks (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 13:42:00 -0800; Just an additional note concerning leaky float bowls. After replacing my jets with GroseJets, the leaks continued. Finally the problem was located in the gas tank. Just full of rust, some was so fine; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00507.html (7,018 bytes)
40. Re: heater fan (score: 1): Author: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>; Date: Mon, 2 Oct 1995 08:45:00 -0700; Pat, I believe I had the same problem a few years ago. The car had been in storage and the fan didn't work (or something else, cant remember, maybe it was the turn signals). Do your turn signals work; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00017.html (9,055 bytes)

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