- 1. Intake leaks (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 21:19:50 -0500
- I have never been able to obtain a smooth idle on my 77B. No problems with road operation to 5,300 RPM, never had it higher. Two things I suspect: 1. Leaking carb. shafts (HIF4's) 2. Leaking manifold
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00096.html (6,753 bytes)
- 2. Re: Crankshaft (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 18:09:34 -0500
- Absolutely agree 100%. Good to have knowledgeable people willing to listen to my dumb questions. Rick Jennings that I they are than the valve
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00224.html (7,980 bytes)
- 3. HIF4 cold start valve (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 21:03:30 -0500
- What's the trick to getting the cold start valve out of the carburetor body? Rick Jennings
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00376.html (6,330 bytes)
- 4. Head Studs (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 21:09:14 -0600
- Does anyone know if there is a torque value for the cylinder head studs? I've looked thru the Haynes book and don't see a reference.
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01002.html (6,803 bytes)
- 5. Head Studs (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 21:14:04 -0600
- Thanks to all who responded. Advice is always needed & appreciated. The studs were pretty loose when first removed. This supports the majority of the advice received here, that not tightening would b
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01043.html (7,013 bytes)
- 6. Re: MGB exhaust flange gasket (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:10:30 -0600
- Yea, Thanks ALOT Bob. Now I know for sure that I put it on bass ackwards. RJ
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01708.html (7,848 bytes)
- 7. Re: Rollbars (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:30:39 -0600
- Would it fit in a 'B' ? Price and location ?
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01709.html (6,673 bytes)
- 8. Re: Roll bars (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:46:09 -0600
- A little off subject but.... Back in late 40's early 50's, I think. There was a race driver who was well known to jump from his car prior to said car impacting. There is a photo I've seen that catche
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01711.html (7,653 bytes)
- 9. MGB head upgrades (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Jennings <ahhclem@kcnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 14:42:00 -0600
- Has anyone any direct experience, opinions or advice regards the cylinder head upgrades described by Peter Burgess in his Power Tuning the MGB engine? There seem to be some discrepencies. He shows Ru
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00394.html (6,493 bytes)
- 10. Cylinder head modifications (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Jennings <ahhclem@kcnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 15:05:43 -0600
- Does anyone know the stock combustion chamber volume of the cylinder head for a 1977 MGB, US spec.. I need to calculate current compression ratio in order to determine how much to skim off the head t
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00532.html (6,926 bytes)
- 11. Rocker arm bushings (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Jennings <ahhclem@kcnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 15:58:07 -0600
- Anyone have any experience replacing the rocker arm bushings? Vicky B & Moss both list them. Tech help at Moss was no help. He allowed as how it was probably a job for a machine shop. Mine are chewed
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00648.html (6,764 bytes)
- 12. Re: why bother (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 21:05:49 -0500
- etc..... As a man I think these are hilariouus. IMHO if these were jokes at the expenses of women the femi-nazi's would already be making a hit list. Women take themselves as a gender way to seriousl
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00539.html (7,561 bytes)
- 13. Prince of Darkness strikes (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 21:11:54 -0500
- On the way to a show this evening both the fuel gauge and temp. gauge decided to go to sleep. Both indicating at the deenergized positions. I checked all the fuses and all appear good. Is there a com
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00542.html (6,789 bytes)
- 14. Prince of Darkness is Beaten (score: 1)
- Author: ahhclem@kcnet.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 21:09:31 -0500
- Thanks for all the responces regards my non operating Fuel and Water Temp. Frank K. wins. It was a loose wire at the voltage stabilizer. John Twist was a guest at the show,Heartland Regional at St. J
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00814.html (6,638 bytes)
- 15. Re: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Jennings <ahhclem@kcnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 19:54:03 -0600
- I agree. This is a really useful magazine. Real world information for people with real world wallets! I noticed Keith Wheeler, of this list, had a question about used wheels in the last issue. Seemed
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00482.html (8,328 bytes)
- 16. Re: [Fwd: Fwd: another Clinton] (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Jennings <ahhclem@kcnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 19:55:44 -0600
- Democrats have no sense of humor
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00483.html (7,493 bytes)
- 17. Squealing front brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Jennings <ahhclem@kcnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 22:22:58 -0500
- Does anyone have an idea why the front brakes squeal just as coming to a complete stop with light pressure applied? No noise with heavy pressure. This only started since I replaced the pads prox. 5,0
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00759.html (6,730 bytes)
- 18. Spax shocks conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Jennings <ahhclem@kcnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Jul 1998 20:01:56 -0500
- Hi all, Does anyone have any experience in converting MGB front end to the Spax shocks? I have an opportunity to buy the kit at a big savings. The kit is missing the long brake lines I think are need
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00169.html (6,800 bytes)
- 19. Crack of Doom (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Jennings <ahhclem@kcnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 21:26:37 -0500
- Can anyone explain what needs to be done to repair the crack. What is the fix to keep it from happening again once fixed? I know this has been discussed before but I never had an them need. TIA Rick
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01641.html (6,669 bytes)
- 20. Re: Idle Drop When Clutch Is Disengaged (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Jennings <ahhclem@kcnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 22:00:45 -0500
- I've also got a 77B. It's always done this even with a new throw out bearing. Mind you the bearing is not a roller type but a simple doughnut of what I assume to be graphite or some other slick solid
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00683.html (7,844 bytes)
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