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61. Re: Hand brake cable (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 20:41:32 -0700
My hand brake cable goes below the rear axle on the passenger side. Not too sure how it is connected as it is dark outside, but it is original (and needs to be replaced). Should the hand brake cable
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg00714.html (7,016 bytes)

62. Re: Bleeding C (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 09:15:41 -0700
Just a thought, maybe you need to bleed the m/c to get started. If it was drained, it could be hard to get it started pumping fluid again. I don't have a servo on my B, but have never bleed brakes a
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg00728.html (8,241 bytes)

63. Re: Compression preasures (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:26:37 -0700
My 1972 workshop manual gives MG compression ratios and pressures for 8.0:1 at 130 lbs/sq in and 8.8:1 at 160 lbs/sq in. Compression ratios and pressures don't really relate to any simple formula, b
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg00826.html (7,775 bytes)

64. Re: Sputtering problem. (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 16:30:54 -0700
Have you checked your timing or vacuum advance. On my 72 B I noticed a lack of power and it turned out to be the vacuum hose to the distributor was plugged or collapsed. Replaced with new rubber hos
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg00845.html (8,478 bytes)

65. Overheating a bit and No sightings of late (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:57:52 -0700
Where are all the lbc's in the Portland metro area? The only interesting cars I seen lately is a Viper that was showing off on the freeway yesterday. I was headed for a customer in my B doing about 7
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg00999.html (7,875 bytes)

66. Re: No start problems (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 08:50:00 -0700
When my fuel pump went out it was running constantly, so that might be your problem also. I'm not sure what the problem was, I suppose it might of had a hole in the diaphragm so that it wasn't reall
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01132.html (7,553 bytes)

67. Re: Your age vs Your Baby's age. (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 12:34:30 -0700
Being an old fart who just celebrated my 28th anniversary with my wife on the 19th and my 28th anniversary on my 72 MG in January this year, I guess that makes me about 30 years older than my B. Both
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01138.html (6,768 bytes)

68. Re: relocating the battery (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 08:45:21 -0700
I just happened to have a dead group 26 sitting outside. The measurements are 8'' x 6 3/4" by 7" deep or 20.2cm x 17cm by 18cm deep. The first measurement is across the terminals. It's a pretty tigh
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01251.html (9,507 bytes)

69. Re: Getting to know the new MG (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:14:58 -0700
You didn't mention the model year and that makes quite a difference. I'm not sure what kind of radiator cap you are describing. My 72 has a standard 7 lb cap with an overflow that goes to the ground
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01252.html (10,875 bytes)

70. Re: MGA wheel & crankshaft needed -- Engine available (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 12:51:45 -0700
Amen to that. But how do you convince your other half that all those greasy parts need to be saved? Dave 72 B --Original Message-- From: paul.hunt1@virgin.net <paul.hunt1@virgin.net> To: Barney Gayl
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01275.html (7,695 bytes)

71. Re: Rustproofing (funny) (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 08:40:04 -0700
Thanks Ken, That will keep everyone wondering what the stupid smile is all about for a long time. Dave 72 B --Original Message-- From: Ken Waringa <kwaringa@dynsys.com> To: Matthew Trebelhorn <matttr
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01391.html (7,441 bytes)

72. Re: Anyone try to modify a B for a rear child's seat? (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 22:33:55 -0700
When my now 25 year old was 1 or 2, I used to strap her car seat on the back platform over the batteries using the two belts hooked together to hold the seat in position. Of course in those days you
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01455.html (9,044 bytes)

73. Heritage car show in Lake Oswego (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 23:23:30 -0700
My local city put on a heritage car show today that was basically unadvertised except in the local weekly newspaper, but drew 60 or 70 fine old automobiles which included a very nice MGA Mk II, 3 ear
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01581.html (7,282 bytes)

74. Re: Brake bleeding question (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 08:49:50 -0700
I've always gone farthest to closest, but like you said on some cars they recommend opposite directions. I suspect it doesn't really make a lot of difference unless the lines are full of air and the
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01595.html (7,241 bytes)

75. Re: MGB/GT Heat Related hesitation - vapor lock? (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 07:42:36 -0700
Vapor lock is caused by the fuel boiling in the carburetor and making the mixture too lean to start the car or keep it running. Sort of the opposite of flooding the engine. My MG has never had a vap
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg01661.html (8,568 bytes)

76. Re: front jacking points for chrome bumper GT? (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 09:24:43 -0700
The best way is to use the original jack where there is a reinforced tube to raise both front and back of each side. If you use a hydraulic jack there is a reinforced point on the frame of my 72 B t
/html/mgs/2000-07/msg00004.html (7,828 bytes)

77. Re: Before and after pictures of engine and O/D tranny. (The "slimmy" one I ask how to clean.) (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 09:23:55 -0700
Nice pictures. Sure can identify with the before shots of the engine. The Aluminum head and new valve cover really look nice. Thanks for the show, Dave 72 B --Original Message-- From: Andrew B. Lund
/html/mgs/2000-07/msg00076.html (8,132 bytes)

78. Re: Installed started and it seems to bind... (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 09:29:55 -0700
I am assuming that you got the starter aligned properly when installed. Did you remember to hook up all of the ground straps? could be the starter isn't getting grounded properly and therefore not g
/html/mgs/2000-07/msg00077.html (7,969 bytes)

79. Re: Steering Racks General, Was Filling steering rack, (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 21:56:04 -0700
Sounds like a typical inspector to me. If he can't find something wrong, he finds something to warn you about. You might check the inner tie rods for fit, but I doubt that anything is wrong. They clu
/html/mgs/2000-07/msg00113.html (8,413 bytes)

80. Re: the weep of death (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 11:19:41 -0700
I don't recommend using the "Stop leak" products except in an emergency situation where you can't get the leak fixed. The stuff usually works for a while and then you need to add more, and so on. Pr
/html/mgs/2000-07/msg00141.html (10,195 bytes)

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