- 1. Re: Clutch worries (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 20:57:42 -0400
- I had the same problem with my '77 B... check for disintegrated transmission mounts. This caused the trans in my car to shift about somewhat, causing a clunk when put into first gear and to pop out o
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00586.html (9,188 bytes)
- 2. Re: Final thoughts on 77 Midget clutch? (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 10:55:31 -0400
- It could still be the MC... mine would still pump fluid after it failed, just not enough to engage (disengage?) the clutch fully. I'd rebuild the MC and see what happens... you've come this far, migh
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00700.html (8,714 bytes)
- 3. Re: MG's bad in rain (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 17:47:13 -0500
- Don't think I agree with that at all, my roadster is a blast to drive in the rain (hood up, of course.) The wipers and defroster (demister?) work fine, and it doesn't leak much. The handling is still
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00134.html (8,208 bytes)
- 4. Re: Warped trunk lid (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 20:39:57 -0500
- Is it warped due to someone trying to close it with the prop rod locked in place? If so, it'd bent in the middle along the LH side. I was able to straighten mine by placing the spare tire horizontall
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00150.html (7,656 bytes)
- 5. Re: Awards (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 18:21:40 -0500
- I changed mine on thursday and my forearms are still sore, but the hardest-to-get-at fastener on the car that I've dealt with so far is the lower bolt for the heater valve. The one I couldn't figure
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00599.html (7,424 bytes)
- 6. testing... disregard. (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 23:15:19 -0500
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- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01628.html (6,100 bytes)
- 7. Re: Remove rocker switches on 72 B (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:56:43 -0500
- Uh, you sure we're talking about the same thing here? ;]
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00050.html (7,984 bytes)
- 8. Re: Remove rocker switches on 72 B (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 22:00:51 -0500
- Hmmm. I was married for 13 years and NEVER could've gotten my wife to do that. Maybe I could have if I had a "special tool"!! -Steve the the no I heater get
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00051.html (9,927 bytes)
- 9. Re: To clutch or not to clutch (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 11:26:48 -0500
- Check to see that the ball joint on the right rear shock link hasn't worked loose from the bracket at the center of the leaf spring. Good luck! Steve 77 MGB --Original Message-- From: Michael Torrusi
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg01014.html (7,707 bytes)
- 10. oversize wheel/tyre specs (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 20:34:38 -0500
- Seems like I've seen this info before, but I'll ask again... anyone have any experience running 15" rims on their B? If so, what kind of rim did you use (width, back spacing, etc.) Also, what tire si
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg01024.html (6,787 bytes)
- 11. Re: Imported British Autos (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 18:21:40 -0500
- --Original Message-- From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com> To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net> Date: Thursday, December 30, 1999 7:48 PM Subject: Re: Imported British Autos <snip> I remember Plymouth
- /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00022.html (7,790 bytes)
- 12. Re: Miscellaneous Thoughts on winter and Mg's (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 18:58:16 -0500
- We must get used to the weather up here (Michigan). 50 degrees is top-down I've been driving my B all winter, except when the roads are snow and/or salt covered... don't think it's fair to subject a
- /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00747.html (10,780 bytes)
- 13. Re: Your Cars (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 19:23:37 -0500
- Interesting thread. Here's my laundry list, in approximate order of 1963 Pontiac Bonneville 1974 Opel Manta 1973 Gremlin 1975 Olds Cutlass Supreme 1977 Ford LTD II 1982 Buick Skylark 1983 Ford Ranger
- /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01346.html (7,955 bytes)
- 14. Looking for TA in TX (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:53:45 -0500
- In '84, my family had to sell the '38 TA that my father was in the process of restoring at the time of his death. I'm curious as to the whereabouts of the car now, and wonder if anyone can help me l
- /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01543.html (7,248 bytes)
- 15. Re: refinishing metal parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 16:23:48 -0500
- I'd take it to someone who does sand/media blasting and have it cleaned up. I've been having my peices/parts done by a local shop that caters to the hot-rodders, and am very pleased with the results.
- /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01648.html (7,625 bytes)
- 16. MGB Door Crack (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 16:34:35 -0500
- This has probably been covered before, but being a new MGB owner, and new to the list, forgive me for asking again. My new toy, a '77 MGB, is in decent original condition, showing 51K miles (with re
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00165.html (7,085 bytes)
- 17. Ignition warning lamp (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 11:48:56 -0500
- Hi gang, I've noticed that the Ignition warning lamp on my 77B will glow, albeit very dimly, when running under relatively loads, ie: idling with headlamps+heater fan +brake and turn signals. It all
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00817.html (7,268 bytes)
- 18. Ignition warning lamp solved! (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:08:48 -0500
- Well, I found the reason for my glowing warning lamp. My car is different from the Haynes diagram which should apply to it, or I'm looking at the wrong one, or something. According to what I've seen,
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00950.html (8,527 bytes)
- 19. MGB Torque steer. (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:16:54 -0500
- After getting the wiring on the 77B fixed, I took it for it's first highway trip since owning the car... about 150 miles worth. I noticed that when accelorating and/or going through the gears I have
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00951.html (7,065 bytes)
- 20. Re: Ignition warning lamp solved! (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 21:41:19 -0500
- Hi Rick, The DOA relay was a Lucas, about the same size as the ISO Bosch but is cylindrical rather than cubical, so it doesn't fit the ISO socket. The pin spacing and enumeration is identical to the
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01022.html (10,677 bytes)
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