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181. flanges are different??? (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Sat, 1 May 1999 07:46:49 -0400; Here's your May Day MG trivia. ' Ran across this several years ago when I converted my '76 to HS4s, the choice (over HIFs) being made on the basis of what manifolds I had in the barn. ' Just recheck; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00005.html (8,284 bytes)
182. Seat belts (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 21:48:13 -0400; I recently put 3-point belts (recovered from a '76 parts car) in a '67. It was a direct bolt-in fit. The captive nuts for the retractors were welded to the rear wheel arches in the '67 B at the fact; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00334.html (7,278 bytes)
183. Re: Seat belts (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 19:44:10 -0400; I stand corrected. It would be insane to argue with Allen Hefner's point. But, taken in the spirit in which my advice was offered, I meant only to indicate how easy it is to put 3-point belts in a '6; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00367.html (9,407 bytes)
184. No LBC Content -"Moron test" - humor (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 12:29:05 -0400; ** Allen H. Bachelder =iii=< Sinking Creek Home for Wayward MGs New Castle, VA 24127 USA 540/544-7333 **; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00392.html (12,212 bytes)
185. To Spare or not to Spare (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 08:39:19 -0400; Braving the blacktop without a spare in an LBC is tempting fate, IMHO. Once those tires are installed on an LBC... well we all know what anything on a British car does. Your car HAS to leak somethin; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00555.html (9,521 bytes)
186. Engine turning (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 17:19:12 -0400; That's 'cause when crank is vertical, piston travel/friction is at a minimum (piston travel per degree of crankshaft rotation). It's at a maximum when crank is horizontal. My 2¢... Allen ** Allen; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00572.html (7,402 bytes)
187. Occasional missing in 73 B (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 16:36:23 -0400; I haven't read everything on this thread - but if this is still a points distributor, could this be the spindle wobbling in a worn bushing? I've had this happen. Lateral play in the dist'r spindle wi; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00616.html (8,253 bytes)
188. Re: Spare tire/ trunk space (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 11:02:47 -0400; Some state have "open bottle" laws - prohibiting any access to alcoholic beverages from within the car. It's been a few years since I lived in Minnesota, but at that time the only legal way to transp; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00760.html (8,446 bytes)
189. Oil pouring out from oil filter head (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 17:13:52 -0400; The filter head is actually an adapter, converting the B engine from the cartridge type filters of the '60s to the modern throw-away filters we use. The adapter attaches to the block with one BFB fr; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00781.html (8,345 bytes)
190. HS4 Carb Plumbing (Yet again) (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 14:35:54 -0400; Well I'm not quite qualified to answer this - but if I'm outrageously wrong, perhaps somebody more knowlegable than I will save you from my 50%-wisdom. The HS4s I put on my '76 have two ports front; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00831.html (8,649 bytes)
191. Re: wheels and boot lock (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 09:44:00 -0400; Nory's right - I've done it with ignition keys. Also, regarding boot lock keys: everytime you sell a B or Midget, keep a boot key from it. I haven't been religious about this but I do have a collecti; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01180.html (7,307 bytes)
192. Re: Rear Axle Secrets (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 07:10:22 -0400; On my '73 and' 76 Bs, the 1/2" drive fits the plug directly - a bit snug, yes - I have to apply a little pressure as I turn it - but it never slips and always works. If I didn't have a 1/2" drive, I'; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01216.html (7,325 bytes)
193. Re: Wet brakes don't work, Part II (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 22:12:47 -0400; Except GT cylinders are larger: .870 vs .800 for the Tourer. Allen; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00123.html (13,861 bytes)
194. Bonnet Pad Set (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 22:18:51 -0400; I have not tried this, but I've heard that correct under-dash covers (as many of our cars had when new) reduce engine noise considerably. Can somebody else verify this? Allen; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00124.html (8,175 bytes)
195. Re: Bonnet Pad Set (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 20:43:53 -0400; Thanks! now that brings up two more questions. Have you, or anybody else, tried the replacement underdash covers sold by the likes of Mo$$ or VB? I believe they're plastic. Opinions? 2nd question: w; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00171.html (10,878 bytes)
196. Re: Original Equipment BL radios (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:13:30 -0400; The problem is that most radios ground directly through the case - as well as through the antenna jack - directly to the body/frame. If the car is positive ground, the radio will come out that way a; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00272.html (10,846 bytes)
197. Re: THE source of all oil problems (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:50:30 -0400; I had a steady stream of filed innertubes on my wire-wheeled Bs until about two years ago. I had been using those "one-size-fits-all" tubes commonly available in most tire stores - presuming they wer; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00273.html (8,271 bytes)
198. Re: 73B M/C Removal,- Reply (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 20:07:25 -0400; My ancient Snap-on socket set has a 17/32" - which is absolutely necessary for something on my '73 and '76 Bs - but I'll be darned if I can remember what it is. ' Think it may be the filler bolts on; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00274.html (7,522 bytes)
199. Just the Steering Wheel (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 20:00:07 -0400; Temporary fix - before the chunk fell out of my 73 and 76 wheels completely, I wrapped them with steering wheel covers. ' Didn't care for the look or feel, and with time the chunks fell out anway. N; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00275.html (7,914 bytes)
200. Re: THE source of all oil problems (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 20:17:01 -0400; ' Sorry about my typo. Not "filed", "failed". Never tried filing them. While I'm at it, I'll try "wrinkles" instead of "wrinles". ' Think I'll fire my editor... Allen again... I had a steady stream o; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00276.html (8,452 bytes)

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