- 1. RE: rebuild or scrap? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:41:35 -0600
- Hi Peter: I have well over $20,000 invested in my restoration of a chrome bumper 74B and it needed almost all new steel. Financially it simply doesn't make sense. Would I do it all over again? Proba
- /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00088.html (7,562 bytes)
- 2. Brake Master rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 10:14:03 -0600
- Hi MGers, I am attempting to install a rebuild kit to my early 74 B. I am having trouble removing the piston. It is free and moves back and forth inside the cyclinder but will not come out of the cyc
- /html/mgs/2006-02/msg00117.html (7,236 bytes)
- 3. RE: Brake Master rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 18:24:52 -0600
- Thanks guys for your fast replys. I found the second snap ring under the white bushing (had to chisel this out). My snap ring tool is not long enough to reach it so I'll have to do some tool shopping
- /html/mgs/2006-02/msg00122.html (8,375 bytes)
- 4. wire harness (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:11:06 -0600
- I forgot to take a picture of my trunk/boot prior to tear down. Could someone let me know where the wire harness enters the trunk/boot from the underside of the car? I believe it enters through the r
- /html/mgs/2006-02/msg00157.html (6,637 bytes)
- 5. Heater Box - early 74 B (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:37:12 -0600
- Hi Guys: I am about to assemble and install my heater box. This is another area where I do not quite remember how everything goes and my pictures are less than ideal. I have seen the chicago heater m
- /html/mgs/2006-02/msg00173.html (6,964 bytes)
- 6. RE: bolt size (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 21:07:48 -0500
- It is 1 and 5/16", I know because I had to go and buy one.
- /html/mgs/2005-06/msg00133.html (6,506 bytes)
- 7. Trunk lid seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 09:01:30 -0600
- Hi MG fans: I just received a message from the body shop that has been preparing my chrome bumper 74 B convertable for paint. They are stating that they cannot get the trunk/boot lid to close right w
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00260.html (6,623 bytes)
- 8. cleaning aluminum bumper spacers (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 16:07:03 -0500
- Hi List: Anyone have any experience with chemicals that I could use to soak 30 year-old bumper spacers (aluminum, I believe)? Mine are chalky white in appearance. Thanks Jason Spaeth 74B in many. man
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00155.html (6,888 bytes)
- 9. Heat Shield (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jul 2004 17:37:15 -0500
- Hi Group: Does anyone happen to have a picture of a manifold heat shield panel with the heat shield material installed? I see there are tabs which I assume secure the material to the panel, but I am
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00024.html (7,102 bytes)
- 10. Re: Heat Shield (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 09:07:44 -0500
- Thank you all for the information on the heat shield and especially to James Harwood for taking pics. I think I will try to find material locally and install it. _____________________________________
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00066.html (7,235 bytes)
- 11. Front spring compression tool (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:16:52 -0500
- Hi MG Group: I am now is the process of rebuilding both axle assemblies on my early '74 B. Once they are complete, I will bring them to the body shop to be remounted on the car. Since 3 of the four l
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00237.html (8,121 bytes)
- 12. Tie Rod Ends (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 14:20:17 -0500
- Hi Group: Is there a trick or special tool involved in removing the tie rod ends? The shaft seems to be stuck. I would like to install new rack boots and tie rod ends. Thanks for any and all help (ag
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00293.html (6,662 bytes)
- 13. Re: Glue for under hood insulation (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 10:51:50 -0500
- You can use this same glue for the black covering that is located between the dash and windshield. It is similar to the 3M super 77, except it is made for high temps and it is very expensive. ______
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00315.html (8,898 bytes)
- 14. New coil springs? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 23:41:30 -0500
- Hi List: Does anybody know what height the new coil springs measure for a early 74 B? I am trying to determine if I should replace mine or not. They are already out of the car and I have new rear lea
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00331.html (7,111 bytes)
- 15. sway bar links (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 19:32:26 -0500
- I am still working on the front end disassembly. I noticed that both sway bar link studs are seized on the wishbone arms. Can I heat these up (in order to remove them) or will I damage the link? I am
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00344.html (6,734 bytes)
- 16. Wishbone Pivot Shaft (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 14:48:06 -0500
- Hi Group: One shaft on each of my wishbone pivots (Moss #264-270) has significant rust/pitting. Can a machine shop repair these or am I better off buying new or used? Is this common? I would guess th
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00349.html (6,789 bytes)
- 17. British Car Show in Minnesota (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:34:01 -0500
- OK - Is the list really quiet or am I having problems with my hotmail account? I havn't received a list Email in quite some time! Anyway, there is a British car show and swap meet on Saturday (7/31)
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00578.html (6,978 bytes)
- 18. Crank Shaft Pulley, Clutch plumbing, Engine Paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 09:09:06 -0500
- Hi List: I am currently in the midst of a full restoration to my chrome bumper 74. As I am sealing up my freshly painted engine, I have a few questions: Pulley I noticed on the inside of my crankshaf
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00442.html (8,658 bytes)
- 19. Distributor (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:23:34 -0500
- A couple more quick questions: I have disassembled my distributor and cleaned it with solvent. It is a 25D (I believe is what was stamped on it) with an Igniter Electronic Ignition apparently install
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00453.html (6,855 bytes)
- 20. manifold dressing (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 10:34:53 -0500
- Does anyone know if I can also use manifold dressing on the header pipe? If not, any paint recommendations for the longest lasting? My new exhaust did not include the header pipe and mine is full of
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00511.html (6,565 bytes)
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