- 41. Tuning the Frankenstein Engine (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 23:47:26 -0600
- My 1967 MGB has a later 18V motor (18V672Z-L26266) with the heads, carbs, and (I think) the distributor that would have been from the original 18GB motor. Below is all of the tuning data I can find f
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00565.html (7,802 bytes)
- 42. Tuning the Frankenstein Engine (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 16:43:34 -0600
- My 1967 MGB has a later 18V motor (18V672Z-L26266) with the heads, carbs, and (I think) the distributor that would have been from the original 18GB motor. Below is all of the tuning data I can find f
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00566.html (7,789 bytes)
- 43. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 15:45:59 -0600
- Aren't the ones Moss sells Minilite replicas? -- Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX 1965 Corvair Monza 110/4sp 'vert 1967 MGB New Website!!!! All New Format!!! All New Location!!!! http://carport.virtuala
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00617.html (8,048 bytes)
- 44. Mineral Blue (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:45:54 -0600
- I got my BMIHT certificate Monday, and it seems the B was originally Mineral Blue. I found the paint codes @ www.mgcars.org.uk but wanted to find a good picture of the color. I saw a small pic of a B
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00906.html (6,920 bytes)
- 45. Uh-oh! Compression Check (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2002 13:05:21 -0600
- I just checked the compression on the 18v motor in the '67, below are the I know that low reading on #4 points to trouble, valves or rings, right? Should I keep trying to start it? What are my next s
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00014.html (7,775 bytes)
- 46. MGBGT Tinted Glass (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2002 17:41:35 -0600
- I got the car to "run" on starter fluid, and for a few seconds it sounded alive, but then died. I checked the carbs out and found two problems. BTW this only works with the choke on. First the piston
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00032.html (7,605 bytes)
- 47. Re: Starting the 67 B (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2002 20:00:54 -0600
- I am thinking that I need to rebuild as well. I rebuilt the ones for my old Sprite in high school (over 15 years ago), I shouldn't have any trouble. I still have both of my SU manuals, SU toolkit, a
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00040.html (7,960 bytes)
- 48. Re: Starting '67 B (Was: ) (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2002 20:04:38 -0600
- I drained about five gallon out this morning, and it came out clean. I also replaced the fuel filter and added 5 gallons of premium. I agree that it does not seem to be getting gas, so I think I will
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00041.html (7,297 bytes)
- 49. Re: Uh-oh! Compression Check (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2002 20:09:31 -0600
- I put a little mystery oil in there. When I get it running I will start to chase the problem down. As for the fuel pump, I need to get under the car and see what type it is, Barney said that some aft
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00042.html (7,879 bytes)
- 50. RE: From: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net> (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2002 08:58:10 -0600
- Fresh fuel is getting as far as the bowls, I am guessing that the jets are blocked. I am going to get a couple of rebuild kits and tear them down over the next couple of weeks. Thanks Patton -- Patt
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00056.html (6,927 bytes)
- 51. RE: Starting the 1967 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2002 09:49:01 -0600
- Hi Larry, Thats exactlt what I replaced the one in the are with, plus I have a three pack of spare filters incase of blockage.... Thanks Patton -- Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX 1965 Corvair Monza 110
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00060.html (6,990 bytes)
- 52. It sure smokes, but it does runs.... (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 13:19:05 -0600
- I just wanted to let all of you that have helped me this week, and there are so many I can't list it here, that the car started while I was taking my lunch hour (it's nice to work form home). Emptied
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00147.html (8,850 bytes)
- 53. Correct Oil Filter for Stock Hanging Setup (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 17:42:29 -0600
- Hey everyone, I have the stock hanging oil filter on my 18v motor in my car. I was going to buy what I thought was the correct oil filter on New Years Day from NAPA, but they were closed. I instead b
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00158.html (8,427 bytes)
- 54. Re: Correct Oil Filter for Stock Hanging Setup (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 18:44:54 -0600
- Hi Max The PH16 cross referenced the Purolator L10017 from Purolator's site, maybe Fram has three filters, or maybe I am totally wrong, that's what I am trying to find out.. Thanks Patton /// /// mgs
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00163.html (7,657 bytes)
- 55. Re: Correct Oil Filter for Stock Hanging Setup (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 22:49:03 -0600
- That's why I wanted to check to see if I am wrong, it sounds like it is. That makes me suspect the hanging filters cross-reference as well, which is what I need for my car. Patton -- Patton Dickson -
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00168.html (7,517 bytes)
- 56. Re: It sure smokes, but it does run.... (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 08:14:05 -0600
- I hope so, I drained the oil and removed the filter yesterday afternoon to let it drain good for a second time. Not as much gas and carb cleaner as I thought would be in the oil, but it was contamina
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00184.html (7,255 bytes)
- 57. Today it drives!!! Of course have new problems... (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 16:40:28 -0600
- Hi all, I ran to NAPA this morning and bought the NAPA 1374 filter. I got home and installed it, replaced the oil, and started the motor and ran the "B" for about a minute. After looking for spilled
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00195.html (11,750 bytes)
- 58. Re: Today it drives!!! Of course have new problems... (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002 17:02:27 -0600
- Hi Paul, Looks like the gauge, I know that one isn't cheap.... WARNING! FUEL SPRAY MAY CAUSE INJURY - REMOVE SLOWLY If cap says the tank could built pressure, do I have the wrong cap? Can something a
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00220.html (9,390 bytes)
- 59. Re: Today it drives (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002 22:17:48 -0600
- That repair will have to go on the back burner. That gauge costs a 3rd what I have in the car!!! Patton -- Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX 1965 Corvair Monza 110/4sp 'vert 1967 MGB New Website!!!! All
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00237.html (7,373 bytes)
- 60. Re: Today it drives (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002 22:19:10 -0600
- I'm glad Paul suggested to check that, I know I wouldn't have found that one on my own. Patton -- Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX 1965 Corvair Monza 110/4sp 'vert 1967 MGB New Website!!!! All New Forma
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00238.html (7,327 bytes)
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