- 1. RE: Analyze This (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 20:50:02 -0600
- Steve ... had a similar problem yesterday in our B, but not quite so dramatic. Turned out to be loose wires on the coil ... (at least I hope so as disconnecting and reconnecting seemed to do the tric
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00069.html (7,988 bytes)
- 2. Front Seat Travel (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:42:57 -0600
- In spring I bought a '65 MGB for my wife (yes ... really!). She's a bit on the short side (5'2") and cannot reach the pedals. The front seat seems to be as far forward as it will go as the seat frame
- /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00429.html (7,581 bytes)
- 3. RE: Front Seat Travel (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:50:07 -0600
- I looked at this as well. The seat cannot move outboard much if any as it is a pretty tight fit against the sill. The diaphragm is pretty much shot, but the PO has put some straps under the rubber d
- /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00441.html (8,828 bytes)
- 4. RE: Canada trip-helpers? (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 19:38:55 -0600
- Check out http://jonat.org/bob/JONAT.htm to see what the Jaguar guys are planning. Doesn't go to Newfie this time ... Bob /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.t
- /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00111.html (8,072 bytes)
- 5. Instrument Voltage Regulator +ve Ground (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 21:43:38 -0600
- I have a question regarding the instrument voltage regulator. I think the one in our B is shot (it reads 12v give or take and I think it should be 10v). I think this may have been what has fried the
- /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00577.html (7,396 bytes)
- 6. RE: Instrument Voltage Regulator +ve Ground (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 21:16:53 -0600
- This is a very good website ... thanks. The only question I have is related to the +ve ground issue. The explanation for the fixed voltage regulator says use a 7809T (9v regulator), but does not say
- /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00603.html (7,826 bytes)
- 7. RE: If you were designing your ultimate toolbox for the (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 08:26:54 -0600
- I don't think anyone has mentioned the best too of all ... a cell phone ... Bob '65 MGB /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00227.html (9,740 bytes)
- 8. A Couple of Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 22:33:42 -0600
- Had the B now a couple of months almost, and am slowly getting things sorted. I've got a few questions for the experts out there : - how do you get the heater knobs off? Do you put something in the l
- /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00283.html (7,851 bytes)
- 9. Dipstick Stop (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 09:48:11 -0600
- Can anyone tell me the distance between the lower and of the dipstick and the stop. Mine is missing the stop and it makes it real difficult to figure out the actual oil level. Also, what does the sto
- /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00000.html (7,195 bytes)
- 10. RE: Dipstick Stop (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 20:25:12 -0600
- Thanks Barney ... was under the B today to change the engine and gearbox oil on noted the dimple, right under the dipstick tube as advertised. I'll have to get one of those dust seals, as mine is mis
- /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00008.html (8,047 bytes)
- 11. New MGB - A couple of questions (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 May 2003 22:20:04 -0600
- Bought my second MGB on Friday (first one was a '77 rust bucket that I could not license and I got rid of it quickly a couple of years ago). I have a few questions for the experts out there: I'm not
- /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00101.html (8,459 bytes)
- 12. RE: New MGB - A couple of questions (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 19:01:05 -0600
- Thanks for the response. A couple of more questions then: - what is the right size pulley for the engine? and how much clearance should there be between the pulley and the subframe? - yes there is a
- /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00135.html (8,980 bytes)
- 13. RE: New MGB - A couple of questions (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 21:15:02 -0600
- The timing mark turns is at about 10 o'clock (facing the engine) when the rotor is at #1 - no timing marks there ! Bob /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team
- /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00139.html (8,210 bytes)
- 14. New MGB - A couple more questions (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 23:06:03 -0600
- Thanks for all the replies to my previous post ... very much appreciated. I've got a couple more questions. I think I'll have to look at redoing the kingpins shortly, and I understand you need a ream
- /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00231.html (7,714 bytes)
- 15. RE: New MGB - A couple more questions (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 17:27:55 -0600
- Have not costed an assembly ... I'll check it out. Also, some of the others mentioned getting it done at local machine shops which I'll check as well. We don't get a lot of rain here on the prairies
- /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00263.html (7,896 bytes)
- 16. RE: Best way to clean a fuel tank (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 16:56:47 -0600
- Have used the POR-15 on a Jaguar gas tank that leaked. Seemed to work just fine - I was pretty careful to follow the instructions to a T. Bob '65 B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /
- /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00606.html (7,544 bytes)
- 17. RE: Lindsay Porter & RE: Questions(s) (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 09:00:01 -0600
- Carl / Andrew / Others Thanks for the suggestions and advice. You're probably right, I'd best spend a little more and get one in better condition. Having been burnt on one, I am VERY reluctant to buy
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00001.html (8,061 bytes)
- 18. Question(s) (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 18:06:55 -0600
- I joined this list a couple of years ago after buying a B site unseen. The car was a big mistake, but was able to sell it as a parts car. Never got rid of the bug to own a B, and am now looking at a
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00804.html (8,009 bytes)
- 19. RE: Question(s) (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 20:32:58 -0600
- Sorry ... you are right ... "rear sills" is the wrong term ... its rusted to the rear of the sills, and rusted badly. I'm no welder but am willing to try ... problem is the time more than anything (
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00808.html (8,356 bytes)
- 20. New to the List - New to B's - A basic question or two (score: 1)
- Author: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 13:51:18 -0600
- Just purchase a new B with my sons as a project car ('77), and have a couple of questions before it arrvies: - is it OK to run the car on regular unleaded gas (I expect this is a pretty basic questio
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00048.html (7,440 bytes)
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