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1. angle drive (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 14:56:41 -0400; I'm contemplating a repair to the lower speedometer angle drive which decided to pack it in on my 71 MGBGT. The gears are still good, but the stub cable is chewed up and I have yanked out the remaini; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00851.html (7,232 bytes)
2. Re: angle drive (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 07:44:49 -0400; That's the kind of information I was looking for. The only problem I can foresee, is that the square stock will not have the flex that the original drive had, but if you've done it and found that it; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00881.html (8,732 bytes)
3. No oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 06:15:02 -0500; Ken, as Bill suggested, the first thing to do is prime the oil pump. I had no oil pressure when I rebuilt my Austin Marina 1.8 and it was because the oil pump had drained. I pulled the oil pan off ag; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00145.html (7,454 bytes)
4. Re: Further To No Power (GMC Pickup) (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 18:32:29 -0500; I would pull the top off the carburetor and clean the float bowl. What might be happening, is that debris is being sucked against the main jet resulting in partial fuel starvation, when increased amo; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00848.html (7,522 bytes)
5. MGA/ZB Magnette master cylinder doesn't hold a rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 19:48:40 -0500; Hi Trevor, Glad to hear the Magnette is on the road. I'd like to see it some day. Did you hone the cylinder bore? Even if it appeared OK, it's good to hone it lightly before rebuilding. I've had good; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00393.html (8,011 bytes)
6. Valve Seal O-Rings (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 20:03:40 -0500; I've just rebuilt a cylinder head on my Mini. It's a 998 and had no obvious seals installed previously. I realize they are not required on the exhaust valves, but the gasket kits include 8 o-ring sea; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00703.html (6,816 bytes)
7. Oil Pump (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 07:01:28 -0500; I recently tried to start my newly built-again MGB engine (built on a new block this time). However, after a lot of starting, I could not get any oil flow or pressure. I don't think that I used the w; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00938.html (8,469 bytes)
8. Re: Changing condensers/capacitors (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 17:45:43 -0500; The various comments about "not changing" the condenser are logical enough but I think I'll start changing them more often. Last summer I had one fail on Manitoulin Island (which is rather remote). W; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01072.html (7,888 bytes)
9. Re: Changing Capacitors (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 18:48:57 -0500; The condenser that failed was in the car when I bought it, so I don't know it's history, but it had done 5000 + miles which should have revealed any manufacturing defect. It may have just worn out.; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01190.html (7,102 bytes)
10. Magnette Mutilation (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 07:00:31 -0500; Kelvin, if the Magnette really is nice. don't do it. If it were your only car and had to be fast and reliable it might be justified, but these are rare, and good, cars and some original examples shou; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00503.html (7,995 bytes)
11. RE: Synching carbs (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 07:59:17 -0500; I suspect that many of us with later Uni-Syn model have had the problems described below. What I do to get around it on A-series motors is to synch. the carbs at an increased idle speed such that air; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00781.html (9,252 bytes)
12. : Re: Window winding (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 07:28:54 -0400; Good one, Ed! I get a kick from your off the cuff remarks. Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario, Canada fpixley@kingston.net; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00136.html (6,776 bytes)
13. Fuel Pump Stroke (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 07:39:59 -0400; I recently cleaned up a non-working SU electric fuel pump I bought at an autojumble, actually the Bronte Creek show. It will be chucked in the boot of the BGT for use as a spare. I sanded the points; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00880.html (7,307 bytes)
14. Fuel Pump Stroke (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 07:35:16 -0400; Thank you to Hans, Bob and Paul. I readjusted exactly as Paul recommended, according to the Hayne's manual and I would suggests that others follow that advice although it should probably work just fi; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01060.html (8,452 bytes)
15. Re: Fuel Pump Stroke (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 06:36:45 -0400; Hans, that's one of the things I appreciate about these cars. You don't always need new parts. With some attention and adjustments they just keep on going. By the way, my BGT is a 71 also. Cheers, Fr; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01093.html (10,500 bytes)
16. Re: tach question (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 08:45:00 -0400; I've had problems with jumpy, inaccurate tachs on older models. I've tried adjusting them with the little screw on the back but once on the road it may read about 500 rpm too high or low or jump up a; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00118.html (9,475 bytes)
17. Re: tach question (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sat, 4 Sep 1999 07:33:08 -0400; Erich, As others have said, the tach is electric, not cable-driven. The problem is common and most likely inside the guage itself. They get "sticky". Mine needs a couple of taps to get going unless; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00165.html (8,189 bytes)
18. Lead Substitute (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 19:36:02 -0400; I would like to locate a convenient source of lead substitute additive. The Redline product has been recommended but is it available locally? I like the larger containers with the small built-in meas; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00242.html (6,541 bytes)
19. My Rear Axle Leaks (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 16:16:39 -0400; About 1000 miles ago I changed the right rear axle seal and now find it leaking again. This is a semi-floating type with wire wheels on a 71 BGT. Probably the problem is the axle collar which is some; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00615.html (7,733 bytes)
20. Re: My Rear Axle Leaks (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 06:02:51 -0400; Thank you for the advice. Is Hylomar gear oil? If I can get a new collar quickly, I'll replace it. If I have to order one, I may sleeve mine so I can drive the car this weekend. I agree, a new colla; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00649.html (9,654 bytes)

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