- 1. Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 08:39:41 -0400
- Many thanks to the folks who responded to the over heating problem on my B. Turns out the radiator was a lot more trashed than I thought. New one on order should do the trick. Peace.... Spencer Ten M
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00008.html (6,272 bytes)
- 2. It runs! (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 00:24:22 -0400
- Hi Folks, After about 10 months of work....it finally runs! The new radiator cured the overheating problem. I put the top down today and cruised about 80 miles with no problems. Still have a few more
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00847.html (6,419 bytes)
- 3. Something's missing (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:46:01 -0400
- Saged Listers: Some weeks back I wrote of a small skip in the engine bewteen 2500 and 3000 rpm. It has now developed into a LARGE skip and it happens at just about any rpm. I've checked and re-gapped
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01259.html (7,587 bytes)
- 4. Something's missing (part II) (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 16:41:37 -0400
- Saged Listers, Thanks for all the replies to my first post. I tried all the suggestions and (at least as far as my limited expertise goes) nothing worked. It is now sitting in a LBC repair shop. I ca
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01346.html (6,499 bytes)
- 5. Something's missing (not any more) (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 21:44:34 -0400
- Saged Listers, Thanks for all the advice. After listening to my poor engine skip and sputter for a week (and gradually get worse). I took it to a local LBC mechanic. I'd checked everything I could he
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01488.html (7,120 bytes)
- 6. Minor Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 17:43:08 -0400
- Hi Folks, After a month or so off the list, I'm back on. The MG is mostly restored (at least it's finally drivable) and I'm pleased with the results. Just a couple of problems.... 1) I'm getting a sl
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01475.html (7,155 bytes)
- 7. Re: radio wiring (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 22:22:31 -0500
- I've never used it, but they make heat shrink tubing that might look a little better than electric tape, but I suspect it's only available in black (all I've ever seen). You just slide it over the w
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00981.html (8,438 bytes)
- 8. Windscreen removal (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 21:06:34 -0500
- Hi all, The B's been moved into a heated workspace (it's getting cold in these hills) and progress is being made. With a bit of luck and no more surprises the primer might even get on before Christma
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01655.html (6,986 bytes)
- 9. Windscreen Removal Success (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 10:13:32 -0500
- Kind People, Thanks for the many responses to my question. With your help I was able to remove the windscreen in 20 mins....without fuss...and by myself. Just a bit more body work to go and the prime
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01789.html (6,376 bytes)
- 10. New at this (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Sun, 05 Oct 1997 21:09:40 -0400
- Greetings All, I have been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have finally joined your ranks. Last week I bought a 1980 MGB in fair condition with the high hopes of restoring it. I always wanted
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00257.html (7,489 bytes)
- 11. Heater unit (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 15:37:28 -0400
- Winter approaches and I thought it would be nice to have just a bit of heat in the car. The DPO has by-passed the heater coil entirely which leads me to believe that it leaks. I tried removing the co
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00409.html (6,622 bytes)
- 12. [Non-MG] Re: This list being used for solicitations? (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 16:45:31 -0400
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- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00419.html (8,263 bytes)
- 13. Heater unit (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 16:48:48 -0400
- Winter approaches and I thought it would be nice to have just a bit of heat in the car. The DPO has by-passed the heater coil entirely which leads me to believe that it leaks. I tried removing the co
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00421.html (6,640 bytes)
- 14. Heater Unit (again) (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 22:40:03 -0400
- Thanks to all who have answered thus far. A bit of clairfication might be in order. Yes I have disconnected the cables, the vent hoses and the clips (unless I'm overlooking something..highly possible
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00444.html (6,745 bytes)
- 15. Re: '79 MGB alternator (18ACR) specs? (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 17:13:41 -0400
- I had the opportunity to visit Dan Masters yesterday and he spoke to me about replacing the Lucas alternator with a domestic model. He has signed off this list (he's really more of a Triumph man and
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01204.html (8,951 bytes)
- 16. Body work (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Oct 1997 19:38:51 -0400
- Hi Gang, First thanks for so much help. So much, in fact, that I'm nearing the time to paint. (Most of the mechanics were sound to start with.) I've begun preping the body and have found a few things
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01785.html (7,363 bytes)
- 17. Body work (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer Parks <jkc@esper.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Oct 1997 21:29:43 -0400
- Thanks for the response. I'm pretty sure I can remove the side molding. However the strips i'm refering to run from the TOP of the rear turn light. It seems to be a part of a weld. It is approx. 1/4
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01791.html (7,091 bytes)
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