- 1. Crane Ignition (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 21:03:34 -0800
- Try this link, It gives installation directions for the Crane optical ignition. You might want to print it for future use. Ben there done that. http://www.cranecams.com/pdf/90002000a.pdf John Di Fed
- /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00056.html (6,382 bytes)
- 2. Distributor advance springs (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 12:44:16 -0700
- To the list; I wanted to pass along a spring a found that works well in my early MGB distributor. The Distributor is # 40897, used on 1963-65 high compression engines. On my dizzy the primary spring
- /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00138.html (8,243 bytes)
- 3. Fw: OD ball bearings (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 18:14:10 -0700
- Thomas, Try these people. They are very good with OD repair. http://www.quantumechanics.com/ John 73 MGB w OD
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00042.html (6,418 bytes)
- 4. Oil Leaking (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2004 08:36:55 -0700
- Before you pull the engine, check and make sure that the crankcase ventilation system is functioning properly. I've seen clogged PCV systems cause pressure to build in an engine and this causes oil
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00043.html (7,468 bytes)
- 5. Oil Leaking (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2004 18:27:48 -0700
- Frank, I also have a 73. There is no PCV valve, but air should be drawn into the engine through the air hose running from the charcoal canister to the valve cover. Eventually the air is sucked into t
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00071.html (8,306 bytes)
- 6. Throttle Shaft Leakage (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 09:12:03 -0700
- If you have HIF carbs, Then you can try this fix. I used this method on my HIF's and it worked fine. All you need are four new bushings, two new throttle shafts, and some materials from any good loc
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00111.html (8,828 bytes)
- 7. Distributor Advance Springs (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 10:00:49 -0700
- Does anyone on the list know of a source for replacement advance springs for an early MGB Lucas model 40897 distributor? Thanks, John Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-loc
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00147.html (6,707 bytes)
- 8. SU Fuel Pump Tip (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 11:03:56 -0700
- To all; I normally lurk on this list. I recently uncovered a problem with the SU fuel pump on my 1973 MGB. This tip may be helpful to someone experiencing a similar problem. My MGB would lose power a
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00251.html (7,650 bytes)
- 9. Re: SU Fuel Pump Tip (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 18:32:16 -0700
- Thanks! I remember your problem from a few years back. As a matter of fact I had suggested a fix (drill a vent hole in your fuel cap). If you look back through the e mail you received, you'll see on
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00257.html (10,345 bytes)
- 10. Re installing carburetors (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 18:40:31 -0700
- What is the list's consensus regarding the use of gasket sealant when installing carburetors on your MGB? I am talking about a dual carb set up using the six gaskets installed between the heat shiel
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00258.html (6,881 bytes)
- 11. Leaf Spring question (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 15:37:15 -0700
- Dear list, Are the 6 leaf and 7 leaf rear MGB springs interchangeable? I think I remember hearing that they were. I am looking to replace the rear springs in my 1973 MGB. Thanks, John
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00398.html (6,420 bytes)
- 12. Steering Column help (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 14:38:23 -0700
- Any info will be appreciated. If there's a tech article on how to do this, please send url. Here is the link with John Twist's advice. I tried it a while back and it helped http://www.universitymotor
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00249.html (6,881 bytes)
- 13. Cam Recommendation for MGB (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 10:28:21 -0700
- Hello all; I am usually lurking in the background, but I need some advice from the members of the list. I am currently rebuilding my 1973 MGB engine and would like some advice regarding upgraded cam
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00433.html (8,575 bytes)
- 14. Fw: Cam Recommendation for MGB (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 16:41:24 -0700
- Regarding the engine's compression..... I've just measured the combustion chamber cc'c and estimate that the compression ratio on this engine will be AT LEAST 9:1. I've also found the Piper website i
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00472.html (8,939 bytes)
- 15. Re: Fw: Cam Recommendation for MGB (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:39:41 -0700
- David I replaced my cam about two years ago. I installed the cam that Moss sells here in the US. It is a cam manufactured by Crane. I am looking for a replacement because I had a problem with stickin
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00523.html (9,256 bytes)
- 16. Hello again, list- I Need Laycock OD Advice (score: 1)
- Author: John Di Fede <difejo@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:43:57 -0800
- Hello all, It's been a while since I've been on this list, probably going on 2 1/2 years. I hope all are well. Is Barney Gaylord out there? I hope someone can help me with this LH overdrive question.
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00271.html (8,242 bytes)
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