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1. Amazing gas mileage! (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997 17:17:32 -0300 (ADT); I just went on about a 750 mile trip in my '72 MGB, for a job interview ( and for a conjugal visit). Before I left, I had been getting about 26 mpg (imp., 31 mpUSg.). I did some tuning, but the only; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00445.html (7,701 bytes)
2. Re: Idling MG's, wheel bearing update (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 18:37:51 -0300 (ADT); snip Why not just find a needle that is leaner at idle, or richer at speed? ________ ___ / ______/ | | Greg Johnson * See the British Automobile / \ ___ | | Biology Dept. Touring Assoc. of NS \ \_\ \; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00570.html (7,240 bytes)
3. Re:Amazing gas mileage! (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 18:50:25 -0300 (ADT); ^^ I mean, about 22. I had the wrong formula in my spreadsheet to convert mpIMPg to mpUSg; divided by .83 instead of multiplied. Oh, that's what you were talking about (Kirk). :> ^^32mpUSg My latest; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00571.html (8,175 bytes)
4. Re: plug color (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 02:31:20 -0300 (ADT); I recently leaned out my carbs a bit (using Colortune as a guide). After a long trip (with exceptional gas mileage) I checked my plugs to make sure I wasn't running TOO lean. Refering to my Haynes ma; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00629.html (7,636 bytes)
5. Re: Alternative carburators to the SU? (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 10:44:48 -0300 (ADT); My HIF's are in good shape (I don't know about the suitability of the needles, however), but have been trying to get ported (carb) vacuum, so have rebuilt a set of HS4's (1965-7 'B) . I tried them o; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00765.html (8,335 bytes)
6. Re: Front End Shimmey (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 20:10:10 -0300 (ADT); I've had this problem for quite a while now, exactly as you describe. Unfortunately, I have yet to remedy the problem! ________ ___ / ______/ | | Greg Johnson * See the British Automobile / \ ___ | |; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00234.html (7,591 bytes)
7. RE: Front End Shimmey (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 22:49:13 -0300 (ADT); Can a wheel be balanced, but "out of round"? My next course of action is to try someone else's mgb wheels on my car, as my wheels may be "egg shaped" (they are Minilite repros). ________ ___ / ______; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00257.html (8,573 bytes)
8. Re: Front End Shimmey (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 09:06:26 -0300 (ADT); Actually, MY shimmy can be felt in the steering wheel. I did atempt a refurbishing of the column, ans there was much looseness. It was tight in all directions,but has since become loose again at the; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00278.html (8,583 bytes)
9. Diagnosing my vibrations. (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Sat, 10 May 1997 17:24:22 -0300 (ADT); Well, my father took my 'B to work yesterday (I needed his truck), and noticed I have a worn rear wheel bearing. I thought it was a "normal" noise. When I checked over my 'B last month before I put '; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00523.html (8,140 bytes)
10. Re: LBC week, leaf springs (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 10:15:21 -0300 (ADT); ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Yes Gary, but you must also mention you have tube shocks front and rear! Makes a big difference in the ride of your car. When you let me drive your car a couple of years ago, I; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00844.html (8,493 bytes)
11. Re: Grinding Noise!! (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 08:59:06 -0300 (ADT); I get a high pitched noise occasionnally, Preston. I believe it is related to my front calipers, but have had trouble correcting the problem. I would suspect your "low grinding " noise may be the bra; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01091.html (7,339 bytes)
12. Re: MGB Heater controls. (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 16:03:46 -0300 (ADT); First , to get "cool " air, after turning the knob to off, check the heater valve at the engine (above the distributer), and see that the valve is shut off. Even though the knob says off, you have to; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01248.html (6,817 bytes)
13. Re: 1275 Midget: PCV valve (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 12:52:06 -0300 (ADT); I just downloaded and read PCV.txt . I am looking for a substitute for the original PCV valve for early HS4 MGB's. Scott Fisher suggests using a PCV valve for a 1800cc Toyota truck, and connecting it; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01327.html (8,495 bytes)
14. Re: Fuel Streaming from SU Overflow Tubes (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Sat, 31 May 1997 09:55:36 -0300 (ADT); ...Which in turn may be due to a defective/dirty fuel filter. change your filter. ________ ___ / ______/ | | Greg Johnson * See the British Automobile / \ ___ | | Biology Dept. Touring Assoc. of NS \; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01901.html (7,969 bytes)
15. H and O2 generator...emissions/mileage (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 11:54:01 -0300 (ADT); So, has anyone forked out the bucks for an IntegriDrive(tm) on their LBC? My father has seen a demonstration, and was impressed. It produces H and O2 from water by electrolysis which is added to the; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00351.html (7,301 bytes)
16. Re: Split Fire vrs. V Grove Plugs (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 12:08:17 -0300 (ADT); --snip-- I'm running Bosch Platinums on a '72 'B with Electronic Ignition. Any suggestions on plug gap? I also tend to use 92 octane gas. Cheers! ________ ___ / ______/ | | Greg Johnson '72 & '66 MG; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00353.html (7,724 bytes)
17. Re: Hello and some questions... (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 23:52:52 -0300 (ADT); They aren't mutually exclusive; I'm all four. ;> 1. biology student 2. STILL 3. mechanically inclined 4. little money In my blood too. A 64 MGB was my first car. from the age of 0 to 1. Rode behind t; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00806.html (8,213 bytes)
18. Emissions testing and touring in CT. (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Sat, 19 Apr 1997 21:07:53 -0300 (ADT); Does Connecticut have roadside "sniffers"? I'm planning on driving to CT from NS and staying for a week, stinking up the state in my '72 'B, sans emissions equipment. Do the "smog police" care about; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00910.html (7,524 bytes)
19. RE: Cruise Control (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 12:00:19 -0300 (ADT); snip. I've done a couple of long distance runs in my 'B , including runs down the I-95 , and fine the best way to avoid bordom is putting the top down. (It would be interesting to compare the dB leve; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01080.html (9,793 bytes)
20. Re: everybody's talking-tangent rant-long (score: 1): Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 23:28:03 -0300 (ADT); I always have 2 tubes of sunscreen, extra sunglasses, and hats in my mgb. I've even mastered applying the sunscreen enroute, as I reapply often. I have no personal experience with skin cancer, and I; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01153.html (8,215 bytes)

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