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21. Re: MGs in the sun (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 09:37:40 -0600 (MDT); I ask myself the same question. But then I must have bought my 71 BGT during the winter. In Montana, that seems to be the season for nine months. Its finally sunny here and it actually got to 70 degr; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg01063.html (8,578 bytes)
22. Re: Grose-Jets any good? (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 08:22:57 -0600 (MDT); After being on the list for a while, I have noticed that we have our own set of frequently asked questions, this being one of them (another being on bleeding the clutch). I don't know that we ever re; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00168.html (7,646 bytes)
23. Re: Fuel pump / line...? (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 10:54:51 -0600 (MDT); My vote is with Jay and Corey. It sounds like the problem is too sudden to be fuel. Plus if it was a quick off and then on, it might explain the grinding starter. Fuel problems tend to be less abrupt; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00299.html (8,778 bytes)
24. Re: Grose jets/ rejected (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 11:38:58 -0600 (MDT); After my post was rejected Monday on the grose jets, it actually appeared this morning in my email box (and I presume in everyone else's). So if you are wondering why I was so slow to respond, now yo; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00302.html (6,400 bytes)
25. Re: MGB american engine??? (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 09:57:05 -0600 (MDT); =20 =20 I believe the engine may be from an Austin Marina. When I bought my=20 71BGT, it also had a higher number 18V engine (possibly the 18V780 but=20 my memory is not that good). I knew there was; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00405.html (7,566 bytes)
26. Re: Mail (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 08:17:56 -0600 (MDT); What I have noticed is a timing problem. Some messages are delayed so I may get a response before the original post. And one of my posts last week disappeared only to show up three days later. Most o; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00548.html (8,191 bytes)
27. Re: Chrome/rubber bumpers (was: MGB's) (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 08:52:18 -0600 (MDT); At the time the bumpers were changed, MGs were also required to have catalytic converters. I always thought that the height had to be increased due to the converter, not for bumper alignment. But it; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00553.html (7,835 bytes)
28. Re: price of petrol (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 09:10:00 -0600 (MDT); I erred when I responded to this post yesterday. Apparently the price of petrol had suddenly jumped another 10 cents sometime earlier the same day. So petrol is now 1.439 unleaded and 1.539 premium i; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00554.html (7,039 bytes)
29. Re: It RUNS!!, But..... (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 08:33:20 -0600 (MDT); The first time I did a SU rebuild on my 65B, I had the same problem. I put the jets on wrong so they were pulled down too far - like having the choke engaged. An MG mechanic set me straight, and fort; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00668.html (8,751 bytes)
30. Re: Leaky Valve Guides (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 08:53:38 -0600 (MDT); A valve job at a local machine shop would be in order. This was the first thing I did to my 71BGT after I bought it - it ran great, compression was good, but it consumed a quart of oil every 200-300; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00824.html (7,899 bytes)
31. Re: Manual Choke conversion (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 11:17:10 -0600 (MDT); What do you do when it gets cold outside? David Councill dcouncil@imt.net where 25 deg is summer weather (Montana); /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00833.html (7,098 bytes)
32. Re: MG Tour (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:17:52 -0600 (MDT); Your memory is quite correct. This is how I remember it. I didn't respond because I was too lazy and was still working on my coffee. David Councill dcouncil@imt.net; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00953.html (7,376 bytes)
33. Re: Q/Clutch/Midget (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Mar 1996 12:29:12 -0700 (MST); I still suspect air in the lines. The clutch lines are difficult to bleed (at least on my MGB) and I have oftentimes had to do extensive bleeding. Technique is also a factor - when my son operates th; /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00086.html (8,991 bytes)
34. Re: Bastardization (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Tue, 5 Mar 1996 09:40:43 -0700 (MST); Someone else who believes in originality! Except for the petrol - avgas is a key additive if you are using the older higher compression MG engines (9:1), especially if you live in an area where highe; /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00125.html (7,464 bytes)
35. Re: Still need help! (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Mar 1996 09:22:17 -0700 (MST); I do believe you are getting closer (and learning a lot in the process). You could have a vacuum leak - both carbs should have equal suction, at least in theory. One common wear part are the throttl; /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00220.html (7,949 bytes)
36. Re: Cat repair, part 3 (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Mar 1996 08:54:35 -0700 (MST); I wish. Damn cat - won't drink the green stuff, never hangs out in engine compartments. Actually the cat usually hangs out on the hood of the car for warmth, leaving behind its footprints. At least i; /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00657.html (7,242 bytes)
37. Re: Bright lights and Hot Bulbs (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 09:14:46 -0700 (MST); I like the theory of the high temperature plastic. That would explain why Lucas charges so much for them. Last time I had to buy the tail light lens (after someone backed into my car and broke the on; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00028.html (7,384 bytes)
38. Re: Midget won't start... (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 10:21:21 -0700 (MST); You are right. We should be working. It sounds like you have checked the obvious. I presume that nothing unusual preceeded the problem like some other kind of maintenance. You could verify your timin; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00052.html (7,829 bytes)
39. Re: Running with alternator disconnected (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 08:07:46 -0700 (MST); I used to drive my 65B with the generator disconnected - probably because I went through three of them in quick succession due to early commutator failures. After giving up, I drove without using it; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00229.html (7,717 bytes)
40. Re: Lucas/Girling (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@cu.comp-unltd.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 08:10:05 -0700 (MST); On Wed, 21 Feb 1996 Simon.MATTHEWS/OU=ag/OU=agrate1/OU=italy@sgpgtw.sgp.st.com Hey, I'm not disappointed. But for those of us that live in the remote areas, news is slow to come to us. I am just surp; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00337.html (7,470 bytes)

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